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Tanzania [10]
3 years ago
12

_______ is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced from the decay of uranium in rock. After seeping through found

ations, it can accumulate in basements and lead to lung cancer.
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1 answer:
kirza4 [7]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Radon 222.

Explanation:

This is a chemically inert gas that is colourless and odourless but it is radioactive. It is produced by uranium in rock. From seeping through foundation, its accumulation can cause lung cancer. Also, as a radioactive gas, it can be also used to in hospitals to cure ailments which includes tumour , cancer and other diseases.

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