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Yes. Radon is an inert gas. And it is radioactive. It is a naturally occurring radioactive daughter of radium, which is radioactive (and that's why it is decaying into radon) and is found naturally in the rocks, soil and water in certain areas.
Radon is "heavy" and will collect in low, poorly ventilated places in structures in areas where ground radium is high. And, because it is an inert gas, it is an airborne radioactive hazard.
Breathing in radon is very dangerous. It has a short half-life, and if it undergoes a nuclear decay in the lungs, radiation damage occurs. Additionally, all the daugher products of radon down to lead are radioactive and the continuous decay will further expose the individual to more radiation damage. The decay schemes are alpha and beta decay, and the energies carried away from the decay event are large. A lot of tissue damage will occur. And continue to occur.
Radon is an underestimated contributor to causes of lung cancer.
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∙ 14y agoYes, radon is dangerous when is inhaled longtime; radon is an important cause of lung cancers.
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Is radon harmful to cats?
Radon is harmful for all animals.
Radon dose comes primarily from its daughter products which are?
Inhaled
What is the most harmful isotope of Radon?
The most stable isotope of radon is 222Rn.
Can radon gas kill?
Yes, radon gas can be harmful and potentially lethal if inhaled in high concentrations over a long period of time. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. It is important to test for and mitigate radon gas in homes to reduce the risk of exposure.
Why do you have to have a radon test done on your house in PA?
Radon is a radioactive and dangerous gas when inhaled longtime and at high concentrations. Radon can cause lung cancers.
Is radon harmful to cats?
Radon is harmful for all animals.
Radon dose comes primarily from its daughter products which are?
Inhaled
How is radon good for you?
It is not, radon is very harmful because it is radioactive.
What is the most harmful isotope of Radon?
The most stable isotope of radon is 222Rn.
What is the purpose and benefits of radon testing?
Radon testing lets you test for radon gas. Radon gas is harmful to your health and cause things such as cancer.
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Yes, radon gas can be harmful and potentially lethal if inhaled in high concentrations over a long period of time. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. It is important to test for and mitigate radon gas in homes to reduce the risk of exposure.
Why do you have to have a radon test done on your house in PA?
Radon is a radioactive and dangerous gas when inhaled longtime and at high concentrations. Radon can cause lung cancers.
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