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  2. Radon - Wikipedia

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    Although radon is a noble gas and does not adhere to lung tissue (meaning it is often exhaled before decaying), the radon daughters attached to dust are more likely to stick to the lungs. This increases the risk of harm, as the radon daughters can cause damage to lung tissue. [ 5 ]

  3. Radium and radon in the environment - Wikipedia

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    Radon can be found in some spring waters and hot springs. [7] The towns of Misasa, Japan, and Bad Kreuznach, Germany boast radium-rich springs which emit radon, as does Radium Springs, New Mexico. Radon exhausts naturally from the ground, particularly in certain regions, especially but not only regions with granitic soils. However, not all ...

  4. Ionized-air glow - Wikipedia

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    Nitrogen glow Oxygen glow Electrical discharge in air Particle beam from a cyclotron. Ionized-air glow is the luminescent emission of characteristic blue–purple–violet light, often of a color called electric blue, by air subjected to an energy flux either directly or indirectly from solar radiation.

  5. What is radon? The radioactive gas is found in homes across ...

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    Radon, a byproduct of naturally decaying uranium, is estimated to cause thousands of deaths each year nationwide. Here's how to protect yourself.

  6. Ionizing radiation - Wikipedia

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    An important source of natural radiation is radon gas, which seeps continuously from bedrock but can, because of its high density, accumulate in poorly ventilated houses. Radon-222 is a gas produced by the α-decay of radium-226. Both are a part of the natural uranium decay chain. Uranium is found in soil throughout the world in varying ...

  7. Noble gas - Wikipedia

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    The noble gases glow in distinctive colors when used inside gas-discharge lamps, such as "neon lights". These lights are called after neon but often contain other gases and phosphors , which add various hues to the orange-red color of neon.

  8. What is the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA ...

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    The red color of the fire retardant is caused by the chemical component iron oxide, commonly known as rust. ... It also does not include any substances the state of California has linked to ...

  9. Talk:Noble gas - Wikipedia

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    What color does radon glow in an electric discharge tube? Did someone get rid of it, or am I mistaken? 2600:1008:B11F:5DF9:2099:8782:E2A8:765E 21:11, 30 August 2023 (UTC) Nobody ever tried it experimentally, I think. Probably it glows violet-blue. Double sharp 04:22, 25 December 2023 (UTC)