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Radon Gas

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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the radioactive decay of the element radium. It usually enters a house or building through openings in the ground, and its presence increases the risk of lung cancer. The EPA recommends that all homes be tested for radon. Radon can not be seen, tasted or smelled. The following words can be found vertically, horizontally or even back wards.. Have FUN!!!

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alpha
The 1st letter of the Greek ___
beta
The 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
radiation
Energy that travels in waves or particles
radioactive
Exhibiting or caused by ___
lung cancer
Carcinoma of the ___
testing
The act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
invisible
Impossible or nearly impossible to see
EPA
An independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution
radon
A radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium
gas
State of matter that fills any space, like air
uranium
A heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element
exposure
Vulnerability to the elements
monitoring
The act of observing something
natural
Someone regarded as certain to succeed
deadly
Extremely poisonous or injurious
ventilation
A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air
level
A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
nuclear
Deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
easy
Posing no difficulty
reduction
Any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion
resistant
Relating to or conferring immunity

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