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'''Radon''' is a [[noble gas]]. It is not to be confused with [[radium]], an [[alkali earth metal]]. | '''Radon''' is a [[noble gas]]. It is not to be confused with [[radium]], an [[alkali earth metal]]. | ||
| − | Radon is a radioactive gas which comes from the decay of uranium in the ground. | + | Radon is a radioactive gas which comes from the decay of uranium in the ground. The [[EPA]] claims that it is a health hazard and causes cancer in people and animals exposed to it, though many [[conservative]] commentators state that the dangers are significantly exaggerated. |
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Revision as of 01:17, December 31, 2010
Radon is a noble gas. It is not to be confused with radium, an alkali earth metal.
Radon is a radioactive gas which comes from the decay of uranium in the ground. The EPA claims that it is a health hazard and causes cancer in people and animals exposed to it, though many conservative commentators state that the dangers are significantly exaggerated.