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For other uses, see Radon (disambiguation). 86 astatine ← radon → francium Xe ↑ Rn ↓ Uuo periodic table General Name, Symbol, Number radon, Rn, 86 Chemical series noble gases Group, Period, Block 18, 6, p Appearance colorless Atomic mass (222) g/mol Electron configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p6 Electrons per shell 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 8 Physical properties Phase gas Melting point 202 K (-71 °C, -96 °F) Boiling point 211.3 K ...
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- Radon and Cancer: Questions and Answers
... Key Points Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil (see Question 1). Radioactive particles from radon can damage cells that line the lungs and lead to lu...
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- Building a New Home: Have You Considered Radon? (Environmental Protection Agency)
- Buying a New Home? How to Protect Your Family from Radon (Environmental Protection Agency)

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