vels of radioactive radon-222 (222Rn) have been found in many homes radium-containing rock, leading to the possibility of health hazards. Part A What product results from a emission by radon-222? Express your answer as an isotope. B ΑΣΦ Submit Xb b x A chemical reaction does not occur for this question. Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 8 attempts remaining ?

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**Radon-222 and Health Hazards**

High levels of radioactive radon-222 (\(^{222}_{86}\text{Rn}\)) have been found in many homes built on radium-containing rock, leading to the possibility of health hazards.

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**Part A: Understanding Radon Emission**

**Question:**  
What product results from \(\alpha\) emission by radon-222?  
*Express your answer as an isotope.*

**Answer Box:**  
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- [α] (Shortcut for alpha symbol)
- \(x\), \(y\) (Variables)
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- Consider the decay process and identify the new element formed after \(\alpha\) emission.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:** **Radon-222 and Health Hazards** High levels of radioactive radon-222 (\(^{222}_{86}\text{Rn}\)) have been found in many homes built on radium-containing rock, leading to the possibility of health hazards. --- **Part A: Understanding Radon Emission** **Question:** What product results from \(\alpha\) emission by radon-222? *Express your answer as an isotope.* **Answer Box:** (Interactive tool for typing mathematical symbols and equations) - [α] (Shortcut for alpha symbol) - \(x\), \(y\) (Variables) - Fractions, subscript, and superscript formatting options - Matrix and table formatting - Additional formatting tools **Submit Button:** *Feedback after Submission:* - **Incorrect; Try Again:** 8 attempts remaining **Hints:** - Consider the decay process and identify the new element formed after \(\alpha\) emission. **Additional Resources:** - [Previous Answers] - [Request Answer]
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