Which statement best explains why radon is considered a health hazard?
Radon is highly reactive and forms toxic compounds.
Radon is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.
Radon is radioactive and can decay into harmful alpha particles.
Radon displaces oxygen in the atmosphere, leading to asphyxiation.
Related Questions
Identify the incorrect statement, regarding the molecule
It has square planar structure
There are four bonds
There are four bonds
molecule is tetrahedral
Which of the following is a valid explanation for the inertness of Helium?
It has a completely filled 1s subshell
It has a electronic configuration
It is a small atom
It has a completely filled d subshell
Which inert gas is used in advertising signs to produce a distinct reddish-orange glow?
Helium
Neon
Argon
Xenon
The correct shape and hybridization for are
Anionic species obtained on reaction of with is
XeF3β
XeF4
XeF5β
XeF6
Which inert gas is used in helium-neon lasers?
Helium
Neon
Argon
Krypton
The first ionization enthalpy of inert gases is exceptionally high. Which factor contributes LEAST to this high ionization enthalpy?
Stable completely filled electronic configuration
High effective nuclear charge
Small atomic size
Presence of d-electrons in the valence shell
Anionic species obtained on reaction of with is
XeF3-
XeF4
XeF5-
XeF6
The final product of hydrolysis of is
The correct geometry and hybridization for are __
square planar,
Octahydral,
trigonal bipyramidal,
planar triangle,