The Radioactive Isotope ________ Has a Half-Life of 5,730 Years,and

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Short Answer

The radioactive isotope ________ has a half-life of 5,730 years,and has an effective dating range of 100 to 100,000 years.

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Definitions:

CAGE Questionnaire

A tool used in screening for alcohol misuse, consisting of four questions aimed at identifying problematic drinking behaviors.

Alcoholism

A chronic condition marked by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol, where alcohol use causes significant problems or distress.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Disulfiram

A medication used to treat chronic alcoholism by producing an acute sensitivity to ethanol, deterring individuals from alcohol consumption.