Radon in a cloud chamber showing its radiation Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless [16] gas and therefore is not detectable by human senses alone. At standard temperature and …

Nov 13, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can …

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms in the soil and can enter homes through cracks and gaps. It’s invisible, odorless, and dangerous. Radon is the second leading cause of …

Feb 16, 2024 · Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. …

Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy). Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer. Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second …

Dec 11, 2025 · Radon, chemical element, a heavy radioactive gas of Group 18 (noble gases) of the periodic table, generated by the radioactive decay of radium. It is a colorless gas, 7.5 times …

Jan 25, 2023 · Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending on the national average radon …

Sep 10, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium, elements found in rocks, soils, …

Radon is a radioactive gas produced from the natural decay of uranium found in soil, rocks, and water. It is a silent intruder that can stealthily infiltrate our homes, especially in poorly …

2 days ago · Raleigh In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits available …