In radioactive dating, the measure scientists use to note how long (on average) a particular radioactive nucleus will take to decay is called its
A) radioactive ratio
B) parent-daughter criterion
C) half-life
D) geological activity
E) Tinder activity

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The measure that scientists use to note how long (on average) a particular radioactive nucleus will take to decay is called its half-life. It is the time taken for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay.

In Radioactive Dating, the Measure Scientists Use to Note How