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Which property of isotopes makes them suitable for determining the dates of ancient artifacts ?

Which property of isotopes makes them suitable for determining the dates of ancient artifacts ?
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Which property of isotopes makes them suitable for determining the dates of ancient artifacts ?

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Radioactivity.

We can watch their radioactive decay to determine their half life.
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Rate of decay of the isotope the predictable measurable rate of Decay enables dating of ancient artifacts

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