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Which stable element is used to determine the age of volcanic rock

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Answer:

Radiocarbon dating

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Carbon-14 dating is used to determine the age of volcanic rock

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Answer:

Argon

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the most common methods to date volcanic rocks uses potassium (radioactive parent) and argon (stable daughter)

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