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Quiz about Radon
Quiz about Radon

Radon Trivia Quiz


The element radon.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
TonyTheDad
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
55,237
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
1542
Last 3 plays: Waves306 (4/5), Indonesia129 (1/5), ozzz2002 (3/5).
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1. Radon exists in this form at standard temperature and pressure. Hint


2. Every square mile of soil to a depth of 6 inches has about this amount of radon. Hint


3. Of the following isotopes of radon, which has the longest half-life? Hint


4. Radon belongs to this group of elements. Hint


5. Radon was called 'radium emination' until _____, after which it has been called radon. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Radon exists in this form at standard temperature and pressure.

Answer: gas

At ordinary temperatures radon is a colorless gas, the heaviest known.
2. Every square mile of soil to a depth of 6 inches has about this amount of radon.

Answer: 1 gram

3. Of the following isotopes of radon, which has the longest half-life?

Answer: Rn-222

Rn-222 has a half-life of 3.82 days, Rn-217's is 0.6 milliseconds, Rn-219's is 3.96 seconds, and Rn-220's is almost a minute.
4. Radon belongs to this group of elements.

Answer: Noble gases

5. Radon was called 'radium emination' until _____, after which it has been called radon.

Answer: 1923

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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