Radon

=Radon; Rn = =**RADON** =
 * Radon is radioactive, tasteless, odorless noble gas.
 * Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water, and gets into the air.
 * The group radon is in is group number 18.
 * The density of Radon is 9.73 g/L
 * The boiling point is -79.1 F or -61.85 C
 * The melting point is -96.07 F or -71.15 Cmedia type="custom" key="11514248" width="90" height="90" align="right"

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Where does Radon come from? Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground, rocks (especially granite) and water, and eventually leaks into the air. You should get your house checked for Radon, because it is a very dangerous gas, and could cause serious illness or death. One of the most serious illnesses Radon could cause is lung cancer. Radon is the most most common cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. How to get rid of radon? First, you should test your home for radon, to make sure it is safe. 1 in every 15 homes are effected by radon. It is very costly to rid your house of radon.

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