Radon mitigation exam study questions well answered graded A+ 2023/2024

Radon mitigation exam studyWhat are the six elements that make up 98% of the planet? - correct answer Iron, oxygen, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, and nickel What is a noble gas? - correct answer Chemically inert, does not combine with other elements, e.g. non-combustible According to the EPA, what times greater risk of lung cancer from radon exposure does a current smoker have vs a non-smoker. - correct answer 20x great risk of lung cancer Active Ventilation - correct answer Radon ventilation that is accomplished with the use of an electric fan Radon mitigation - correct answer the process of reducing radon gas-related exposure in the home or workplace pCi/L - correct answer Picocuries per liter Equilibrium Ratio - correct answer the fraction of radon decay products that are suspended in the air and are measurable to the total RDPs created. Alpha particles - correct answer a form of particle radiation, two neutrons and two protons bound together. Compared to the two other common types of radioactivity, they have the least penetrating ability. Given Intervals - correct answer a continuous monitor is a testing device that requires power and records levels of radon continuously at Soil Suction - correct answer radon mitigation method that creates negative pressure in the soil beneath a house using a variety of techniques, with the goal of lowering radon levels inside the structure.