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Which nuclides are used to date the remains of a once-living organism?
(1) C-14 and C-12 (3) I-131 and Xe-131
(2) Co-60 and Co-59 (4) U-238 and Pb-206

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The  answer is (1) C-14 and C-12. The life on the earth is carbon based. Carbon is important in living organisms. So C-14 and C-12 can be used to date the remains of a once-living organism.