Which of the Following Is Not True About Radon Gas

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about radon gas?
I. Damage from radon stems from radioactive decay rather than the toxicity of the gas itself.
II. Radon gas is a potential danger in well-insulated homes.
III. Uranium-238 in the soil generates radon gas through radioactive decay.
IV. Radon-222 and its decay product emit  particles that can damage the lungs.

• A)I and II
• B)II and III
• C)III and IV
• D)I, II and II
• E)All statements are true.

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