Radon occurs naturally and is a radioactive gas. Radon does not chemically react when exposed. Radon causes lung cancer in people when they have been exposed to it for a period of time. Radon is soluble in water and organic events. Radon is formed by a radioactive decay of radium.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today.
This gas products emit alpha and beta particles and gamma rays. It has been in treatment by radiotherapy. Small quantities, formed by decay of uranium minerals, are found in rock and soil, and radon makes up most normal background radioactivity . Copyright 1997-2001 and Disclaimer for the San Juan Unified School District. All Rights Reserved.