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The radioactive decay of uranium and thorium minerals in igneous rocks such as granite can cause the release of the gas Radon which is dangerous to humans.
The breakdown (anaerobic decay) of biological materials in soils and rocks at shallow depths can also produce methane gas which can be explosive or potentially cause asphyxia by displacement of oxygen at high concentrations.
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What element is a dangerous gas released by rock and soil?
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive element which can be produced by the decay of radium (which in turn is part of the decay chain of uranium) present in granitic rocks and shales and also soils derived from these two rock types.
Is soil a element or compound?
Soil is neither an element nor a compound. It is a mixture.
Is soil a compound mixture element?
Soil is a mixture
What chemical is soil?
Soil is not an element but a very complex mixture.
Is soil a mixture solution element or compound?
Soil is a heterogeneous mixture.
What element is a dangerous gas released by rock and soil?
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive element which can be produced by the decay of radium (which in turn is part of the decay chain of uranium) present in granitic rocks and shales and also soils derived from these two rock types.
What is a dangerous gas realised by rocks and soil?
Radon.
What element is a dangerous gas by rocks and soil?
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive element which can be produced by the decay of radium (which in turn is part of the decay chain of uranium) present in granitic rocks and shales and also soils derived from these two rock types.
What five things is the element carbon part of?
Carbon is an element. It is part of oceans, air, rocks, soil and all living things.
What five thing is the element carbon a part of?
Carbon is an element. It is part of oceans, air, rocks, soil and all living things.
How are rocks changed into soil?
rocks are chaged to soil by earths layering
What element is in gas released from soil that can build up on your home?
radon sullfite
How do minerals enter the soil by rocks?
The minerals get into the soil by erosion of the rocks.
What does soil were once rocks?
soil was first rocks, which then later turned to soil by a factor that they were broken down to soil by rain.
What do rocks and soil have in common?
soil comes from rocks. that's all i know
How does rocks relate to earth science?
rocks are made p of soil and soil are made up of rocks which means they are cycles of rocks
How does erosion transport soil?
Soil is carried in the rocks during erosion and as rocks break the soil loosens and falls out.
