#Rn September 11
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For the month of September 2024 several of us are going to take on the 30-Day Periodic Elements Coach4aday Challenge. The concept is to show the symbol of one of the 118 elements and give a few facts about it. Today I have chosen Rn
Elements 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in September 2024 show the symbol for one particular element.
- Share at least one fact about that element
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
September 11th-Rn
Here are three facts about Radon.
Radioactive Gas: Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally as a decay product of uranium and thorium in the Earth’s crust. It is part of the decay chain that eventually leads to stable lead. Being a noble gas, radon is chemically inert, but its radioactive properties make it dangerous.
Health Hazard: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause overall, after smoking. When radon gas accumulates indoors, such as in basements or poorly ventilated homes, people can inhale it, exposing themselves to ionizing radiation, which can damage lung tissue over time.
Indoor Accumulation: Radon typically enters buildings through cracks in foundations, gaps around pipes, or other openings in contact with soil or rock. Certain regions with high concentrations of uranium in the soil are more prone to elevated radon levels, which is why radon testing is recommended in homes and buildings, especially in areas known for higher radon emissions.
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