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tiara099

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The ultimate truth of any radiometric date depends on the
 
  A) size of the given sample.
  B) chemical composition of the sample being tested.
  C) precision and accuracy of the lab techniques.
  D) reset date of the sample.

Question 2

The time required for one-half of a radioactive material to decay is called the
 
  A) absolute age.
  B) half-life.
  C) date age.
  D) true-life.


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mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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