Which one of the following is the most useful tracer for dating ancient organic artifacts?
Correct answer: B. Carbon-14
- A. Strontium-90
- B. Carbon-14
- C. Iodine-131
- D. Cobalt-60
Explanation
Carbon-14 is a naturally occurring isotope used for radiocarbon dating of organic materials up to about 50,000 years old. Living organisms incorporate C-14, and the decay of this isotope after death allows scientists to determine the age of the remains.
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