Radon: A radioactive gas

What is Radon?

• Radon is the 86th element on the periodic table.
• Radon is a byproduct of the radioactive decay of radium.
• Radon can be dangerous to living organisims

Radon: Properties

• Radon is a noble gas.
• Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Making it hard to detect without equipment.
• Radon's atomic number is 86.
• There are two main isotopes of radon, Rn-222 and Rn-220

Radon: Where is it found?

• Radon is naturally occurring in the earth.

Radon: Radioactivity

• When radon decays, it emits an alpha particle which changes it into a new element, Polonium.

Radon: Hazard

• The leading cause of lung cancer is radon.
• Radon can seep into buildings and surrounding areas.
• The people who are at the most risk of radon exposure are uranium miners.

Radon: Uses

• Radon is used in some cancer and medical treatments.

Radon: Protection

• Test kits are available for purchase and allow the user to detect if radon is present. Preventing radon exposure is the most effective protection.

Works cited Page

• "Radon." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. .
• "Radon.com." Radon Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. .
• "Radon." - Element Information, Properties and Uses. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2015. .