The term half life represents the time it takes:
A) to dissolve half of the atoms in the lattice
B) for the parent atoms to decay into atoms half their original size
C) for half of the parent atoms to decay into daughter atoms
D) for the Sun to decrease its size by 50 percent

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The term half-life specifically refers to the time required for half of the parent atoms in a sample to decay into daughter atoms. This concept is widely used in radiometric dating and nuclear chemistry to determine the age of materials and the stability of isotopes.

The Term Half Life Represents the Time It Takes