Radon Science
The periodic table symbol of Radon
What is RN?
All homes
How many homes have radon?
Annually
How often should your radon system inspection and radon testing be performed?
The 1st leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers
What is radon?
I can't have radon because I don't have a basement
What is false? - All homes have radon
They can test your water for radon
Who is Hudson Valley Radon?
A gas
What physical state is radon naturally?
4.0 piC/L
What is the EPA corrective action level for radon mitigation?
The unit of measurement for radon levels
What are Picocuries per liter (piC/L)?
The elderly, the young, and smokers
Who is more susceptible to elevated levels of radon?
I can't have radon because I have a new home
What is False? - All homes have radon
The number of wells with radon in the water
What is every well?
Uranium, Thorium, Radium, and Polonium
What are the most common elements found in Radon?
The year 1900
What year was radon discovered?
Evacuation between the ground and the buildings lowest level
What is the primary method of correcting a building with high levels of radon gas?
After the first hour, when it releases beta particles and gamma rays
When does radon do the most damage to your lungs?
I have an energy efficient home, so I can't have radon
What is False?
Bi-ennial
What is how often should you test your water for radon?
Noble gases
What group is radon listed in on the periodic table?
A colorless, oderless, tasteless, radioactive gas
What is radon gas?
Natural deposits of Uranium in the soil
Where does radon come from?
The gas produces radioactive particles that damage the lungs
How does radon gas cause lung cancer?
All radon testing devices are created equal
What is False?
Stomach cancer
What does radon in water cause?
X-rays, Gamma rays, and UV-rays
What are three examples of high levels of ionization radiation?
Friedrich Ernst Dorn
Who was the German scientist that discovered radon?
A fan
What is a passive mitigation system assisted by?
Various forms of cancer with lung cancer being the leader of them all
What cancers are radon induced?
If your neighbor has elevated levels of radon, so will you
What is False? - Radon is naturally occuring, so there will be different radon concentrations in every home
300 piC/L
What is the EPA corrective action level for radon in water?