Carbon-14
Definition
Carbon-14 (C14) is a radioactive isotope of carbon with 6 protons and 8 neutrons. It's used for radiocarbon dating to determine the age of old artifacts or ancient remains.
Related terms
Radioactive Decay: The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation.
Radiocarbon Dating: A method for determining the age of an object containing organic material by using the properties of radiocarbon, a radioactive isotope of carbon.
Half-Life: The time required for half the atoms in a sample of a radioactive isotope to decay.
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Subjects (2)
AP Biology
AP Physics 2
Study guides (1)
AP Chemistry - 1.2 Mass Spectroscopy of Elements
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