This type of dating rocks is referred to as radiometric dating. It involves measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes within the rocks to estimate their age. Common isotopes used in radiometric dating include carbon-14 for organic materials and uranium-238 for dating older rocks.
Scientists use radioactive decay to measure the age of rocks by looking at atom decay. This type of dating rocks is referred to as
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Absolute dating, relative dating, or chemistry dating
The method of measuring the age of rocks through radioactive decay is called absolute dating. Absolute dating provides a specific age or range of ages for the rocks based on the decay of radioactive isotopes, while relative dating determines the age of rock layers in relation to one another without providing exact dates. "Chemistry dating" is not a standard term used in geology or archaeology for dating purposes.
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