Radon Measurement question n answers rated A+ 2023/2024

Radon MeasurementWhat are the 5 properties of Radon? - correct answer - Radioactive - An inert gas (not chemically reactive, noble gas) - Naturally occurring - Denser than other gases - Odorless, colorless, tasteless What are the basic parts of an Atom - correct answer - Nucleus (protons=+ and Neutrons=neutral) - Orbital electrons What is atomic mass - correct answer Sum of protons and neutrons Atomic Number - correct answer number of protons How are elements identified - correct answer Elements are defined by the atomic number What is an isotope - correct answer - Atom of the same element, but has different number of neutrons What is Radon - 222 - correct answer - most common and most stable isotope of radon is RN 222 How many protons does radon have - correct answer 86 What is half life? - correct answer time required for HALF of the atoms to decay What are Alpha particles - correct answer - Alphas are comparatively large and powerful - relatively massive