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Radon is radioactive and can cause cancer.
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This radioactive gas sometimes seeps into and accumulates in houses?
Radon.
What ratioactive gas seeps intoo houses?
Radon
Can you die from radon gas?
Yes, you can. It's a very radioactive gas. Over 40,000 people in US and Europe die yearly from lung cancer caused by radon gas. But it's not like in those horror movies where your body melts away. It does not kill you instantly. You can't see, smell or taste radon gas. And because of that, many people live in houses full of radon without being aware of it. You should do a radon test (link under "Sources and related links" below this answer) to find out if there's radon in your house. Amazon also sells radon test kits, and you should also check in your local area.yes
Why is radon gas that builds up in people's houses a problem?
Radon inhalation, at high concentrations, for long periods of time can cause lung camcers.
Where does radon gas originate from?
Radon is produced as a result of radioactive uranium conversion processes or thorium. These materials are distributed throughout the earth's crust in traces. As a gaseous element, just the radon can reach into the atmosphere or into houses.
Is radon a gas at room temperature?
Yes, radon is a gas at room temperature.
Is radon a solid a gas or a liquid?
Radon is a gas at room temperature.
Why is the level of radon gas in houses different in different parts of the country?
Answer 1This is very clear in houses made from bricks or stones and not from wood. These bricks or stones contain some percentage of uranium that decays to produce radon gas that escapes to the surrounding air thus increasing the radon gas level especially when the house is not ventilated. Answer 2There's an effect due to the type of construction (houses that are mostly brick or stone may have more radon that houses that are mostly wood), but this isn't really a "different parts of the country" effect except to the extent that some kinds of houses are more common in some parts of the country. One very definite effect having to do with location is the underlying bedrock. Two houses of identical construction may have very different radon levels if the underlying bedrock in the area is granite vs. limestone.
What is radon's hardness?
Radon is a gas, no hardness.
What is the ductile of radon?
Radon is a gas, no ductility.
What is a radioactive noble gas?
Radon is a noble gas and is radioactive.
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.
