Radon

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== == That's just barely over the limit. However the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L is NOT a safe level. The death rate the EPA uses, 21,000 deaths per year, is not calculated using 4 pCi/L, it is calculated using the average U. S. home Radon level, 1.3 pCi/L. There is no safe level of Radon. Usually a mitigation system must take the level below 2 pCi/L to be considered acceptable. Call in a professional Radon mitigator to find out where the Radon is coming into the home. They are experts at ventilation, some depressurize the soil beneath the home.

Sealing is rarely an effective treatment for radon reduction. If you have an unfinished basement and your level is between 4-8pCi/L it may be worth a try. But use a good quality urethane caulk to seal all concrete areas as silicone caulk will not hold up.

It's possible that you have a blockage, on the toilet line and the water is coming up in the tub to alleviate pressure. Or, your vent may be clogged causing what is called back syphonage, causing the water not to push out.

The gaseous products of a disintegrating radioactive substance such as thoron or radon usually include isotopes of helium or polonium. These isotopes are formed as a result of radioactive decay and are emitted in the form of gas. They can pose a health risk if inhaled, as they are radioactive and can accumulate in the lungs.

Radon is unreactive and radiocative so not many chemical tests have been done on it. However, based on the chemistry of xenon it will react with fluorine, oxygen and PtF6- plus one or two other species.

No, exposure to radon gas does not directly cause small intestine blockage. Radon gas exposure is a known risk factor for developing lung cancer, but it does not have a direct impact on the gastrointestinal system or the small intestine. Small intestine blockage can be caused by various factors, such as tumors, adhesions, or hernias.

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.

Yes. You can sue just about anyone for just about any thing. But it is not up to the realty company to do things such as home investigation, termite inspection and radon detection. If they are the owners of the property and had foreknowledge of the problem and sold it to you without notification, you may have a colorable claim, but the burden of proof rests with you. Arbitration may be a better solution if there is a problem.

Other elements that would have properties similar to radon include other noble gases such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon. These elements are all inert and have low reactivity due to their stable electron configurations. Like radon, they are all colorless, odorless, and tasteless gases at room temperature.

The boiling point of a substance is determined by the strength of its intermolecular forces. Radon, being a larger atom with more electrons, has stronger London dispersion forces compared to xenon and krypton. This stronger intermolecular force requires more energy to overcome, resulting in a higher boiling point for radon.

There is increased attention on radon gas because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings from the ground. Efforts to raise awareness and take preventive measures, such as testing for radon and mitigating high levels, are being made to reduce the health risks associated with radon exposure.

Radon is a radioactive, colourless, odourless gas present in certain soils due to the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. This carcinogenic gas can build up to dangerous levels in homes, especially in basements.

Cells exposed to radon can undergo various adaptations to mitigate the stress caused by radon exposure. These adaptations include activating DNA repair mechanisms to fix any damage caused by radon-induced mutations, increasing antioxidant production to counteract reactive oxygen species generated by radon, and inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) to eliminate heavily damaged cells. Additionally, cells may also activate cell cycle checkpoints to prevent the replication and division of genetically unstable cells.

Radon is used in medicine in radiation therapy to target and kill cancer cells. Radon can be used in a controlled setting to deliver precise amounts of radiation to tumors, helping to shrink or eliminate them. Its high energy and short range make it an effective tool for treating cancer.

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An estimate is approx. 20 000; it is practicalyy impossible to know exactly the cause of all lung cancers.

Radon is a colorless gas.

The radioactive element radium is a pretty good conductor of thermal and electrical energy. We see radium at the bottom of the Group 2 elements, the Alkaline Earth Metals. It can conduct heat and electricity well.

No, most granite has between 10 and 20 ppm of uranium,which decays into Radon eventually. Some granite in consumer's home has been found to have 270ppm, even 1,130 ppm of uranium along with the other elements in the radiation decay chain. For more info go to solidsurfacealliance.org or forum.solidsurfacealliance.org

it can increase the risk of getting lung cancer

The radon isotopes 218Rn, 219Rn, 220Rn and 222Rn are natural isotopes.

The other isotopes are manmade.

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Radon belongs to group 18 in the periodic table.It has atomic number of 86.It comes under Noble Gas Category.

Radon is a problem because it is a radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces, such as homes, leading to increased risk of lung cancer when inhaled over time. It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without testing. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

Low places where there is little or no ventilation. Radon is "heavy" and can accumulate from sources in rocks or soil in locations where there is a "low place" like a crawl space or basement that has little to no air movement in the space.