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In a geographical sense, just about everywhere. It is more common in certain areas than others. It's considerably heavier than air, so radon escaping from the ground into the atmosphere tends to collect in low places, particularly those which are enclosed and have little air circulation. Typically in a house the highest concentration of radon will be found in the basement.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoMost commonly, Radon is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of Radium, element 88 in group 2. It has proved to be problematic in the housing industry, as houses that were built (unknowingly) with radium in the foundation can become contaminated with radon vapors as the radium decays. So be sure to have your home checked for radon, radium, and other radioactive elements, unles you WANT your basement to be glowing green.
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∙ 13y agoRadon is an extremely heavy gas and therefore collects very easily in structures such as residential homes. Radon, to some degree, can be found in anywhere. It is more common in granite-based soil, but traces of the gas can be found in almost any location. Areas where petroleum is found and refined have been found to be far more likely to produce radon. Also, many hot springs also spew radon, such as Radium Springs in New Mexico or Bad Kreuznach in Germany.
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What state of matter is radon normally found on earth?
Radon is a gas at room temperature, and quite a bit below it, too. A link can be found below.
Is radon found in pure state or mostly in compounds?
The element, Radon is one of the Noble Gases like Helium and Neon that do not form compounds. Thus Radon is always found in the Pure State.
What is a common compound found that includes radon?
radon is a noble gas, so it does not form compounds.
Where is radon found?
In a geographical sense, just about everywhere. It is more common in certain areas than others. It's considerably heavier than air, so radon escaping from the ground into the atmosphere tends to collect in low places, particularly those which are enclosed and have little air circulation. Typically in a house the highest concentration of radon will be found in the basement.
Are there any foods that radon is found in?
No. Radon is a gas, and a very volatile one at that. The only place it can accumulate is in totally sealed basements.
Where is radon most commonly found on earth?
In granite rock
What state of matter is radon normally found on earth?
Radon is a gas at room temperature, and quite a bit below it, too. A link can be found below.
What phase is radon found in?
Radon is a natural radioactive gas.
How is radon found in its natural state?
Radon is a natural radioactive gas.
Radon is found in all kinds of rocks everywhere.?
Radon exist in rocks containing uranium or thorium.
What group is radon found in?
Radon is a member of the noble gases group: helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, radon.
Is radon scarce or abundant?
Radon is not abundant. Earth crust: 4.10-19 kg radon/kg of rocks Sea water: 4.10-22 kg radon/L of water
Where was radon found?
Near Radium.
Is radon found in pure state or mostly in compounds?
The element, Radon is one of the Noble Gases like Helium and Neon that do not form compounds. Thus Radon is always found in the Pure State.
What is a catchy slogan for the element radon?
Radon is a gas found in the air. It can cause lung cancer so beware!
What is a common compound found that includes radon?
radon is a noble gas, so it does not form compounds.
Where is radon found?
In a geographical sense, just about everywhere. It is more common in certain areas than others. It's considerably heavier than air, so radon escaping from the ground into the atmosphere tends to collect in low places, particularly those which are enclosed and have little air circulation. Typically in a house the highest concentration of radon will be found in the basement.
