Is radon an acid

Answer 1

No, Radon is not an acid. It is a slightly radioactive gas which slowly emits from rocks such as granite and others. It can accumulate in basements or poorly ventilated buildings and even be in well water which may escape into a house. Although there is no direct proof that it is dangerous theoretical calculations indicate that it may cause lung cancer. Governments around the world have instituted various anti-radon programs and some have expended large amounts of money to "abate" the problem. Compared to smoking or even second hand smoke the probability of cancer from radon is unmeasurable and there has never been a clear case of cancer from radon ever proven. On the list of stuff to worry about it is likely near the bottom.