Radon question n answers rated A+ 2023/2024

RadonBeginning - correct answer Radon; a silent killer By: Abby Branov Andrea Gambro Thomas King Olivia Thompson What is radon? - correct answer Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that if you dont test for it then you won't know it is present in the house. The gas is very poisonous to humans if it is present for a long period of time. It can cause lung cancer and even death. Where does this poisonous gas come from and how is it made? - correct answer Radon comes from from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It then enters the house hold. It enters through the water supply, cracks in solid floors, cracks in walls, and gaps around service pipes. Why is radon bad? - correct answer When there are high radon levels, lung cancer may become present. Respiratory damage and death are also affects of the high levels. There are over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. How can you test for radon? - correct answer You can test for radon yourself as we did or you can call a professional home inspector who offers a radon testing service. The home inspection can cost as high as $300. You can do it yourself for $20-30. You can order these at . what are the acceptable levels? - correct answer The national average of outside radon levels is .4 pCi/L. The levels from 1-4 pCi/L are acceptable. pCi/L means picocuries per liter. How to mitigate or reduce the level - correct answer You can either add ventilation yourself or have a builder do it for you. Ventilation would include fans and vents. these are found in home depot or best buy. The prices can range from $500-2500 for a contractor or yourself.