
Which radioactive isotope is most commonly used for radiocarbon dating of once-living organic materials?
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Get StartedWhich radioactive isotope is most commonly used for radiocarbon dating of once-living organic materials?
Options:
- Carbon-12
- Carbon-13
- Carbon-14
- Uranium-238
Correct answer: Carbon-14
Explanation: Radiocarbon dating uses carbon-14 (14C) to date organic remains; 14C has a half-life of about 5,730 years and is used to date materials up to roughly 50,000 years old.
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