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Radon is one of the noble (inert gases), is radioactive (half-life of about 4 days, decaying to polonium), and is naturally occurring in relatively small quantities. Whether or not it is the heaviest of this group, I am not sure...perhaps someone else can verify.
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Radon in the UK?
In some places Yes. Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Therefore it is fair to assume its in most places worldwide
Is there radon in microwave ovens?
No, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive element present in materials containing uranium and thorium (both of which are also radioactive). The most likely source of radon in a building is granite, either in the bedrock underground, in granite countertops and tabletops, granite fireplaces, etc. A microwave cooker is made of metal and plastics and contains no radioactive materials.
Do radioactive elements have ions?
Most of them do. Radon probably does not.
What noble gas is the most dangerous?
Radon (Rn) as it is radioactive.
What is the most radioactive of the halogen elements?
1. astatine is a halogen that is radioactive.
Radon in the UK?
In some places Yes. Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Therefore it is fair to assume its in most places worldwide
Is there radon in microwave ovens?
No, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive element present in materials containing uranium and thorium (both of which are also radioactive). The most likely source of radon in a building is granite, either in the bedrock underground, in granite countertops and tabletops, granite fireplaces, etc. A microwave cooker is made of metal and plastics and contains no radioactive materials.
Do radioactive elements have ions?
Most of them do. Radon probably does not.
What noble gas is the most dangerous?
Radon (Rn) as it is radioactive.
What is the most radioactive of the halogen elements?
1. astatine is a halogen that is radioactive.
Is carbon dioxide the most heaviest gas?
There are other gasses that are heavier (denser). The MOST dense gas is a rare highly corrosive gas known as tungsten hexafluoride. A more common gas, Radon, is about 5 times heavier than CO2. It is radioactive, though.
What element is most like radon gas?
Xenon gas even though it is not radioactive.
Is radioactive atoms the same as the sun?
No. The sun is made up of a ball of gases, and the only radioactive gas we know of is Radon. Also, most radioactive elements are man-made.
What ore does radon come from?
Radon is released from any substance containing traces of uranium or radium. These substances, which include most rock and soil, are found worldwide. Radon gas is released by the emissiom of alpha particles from these radioactive substances.
What gas is a radioactive daughter of the U-238 decay series that can accumulate to unhealthful levels in poorly ventilated uranium mines and home basements?
Radon. In high concentrations, Radon is one of the most dangerous radioactive substances because it's the only radioactive substance that is a gas. Therefore it is very, very difficult to contain. Most of us have some amount of Radon in our water supplies. This Radon diffused into the water when water came in contact with radioactive rocks while it is stored in underground reservoir. Because it is a gas, the best and most common way to extract Radon from water is to install a Radon removal system. These systems normally work by agitating and aerating the water so the Radon, coaxing the Radon out of the water and join the airflow which vents outside the house. Radon is dangerous because once inhaled it starts to degrade the immune system, making victims more susceptible to disease.
Where is the most naturally radioactive place on Earth?
Raamsar, Iran
Why are most elements radioactive?
Most of the natural occurring (isotopes of) elements are NOT radioactive.Though most of all the known isotopes are radioactive but most of them do NOT naturally occur.
