Over the last few weeks cases and deaths have increased significantly in the two most affected countries â Liberia and Sierra Leone â setting the stage for even more explosive growth in the weeks and months to come if further action is not taken immediately.
  No. Radon is a colorless, radioactive, inert gaseous element formed by the radioactive decay of radium. It is used as a radiation source in radiotherapy and to produce â¦ neutrons for research. Its most stable isotope is Rn 222 with a half-life of 3.82 days.onfidence votes 83.3K. No. Radon is an inert gas. It doesn't want to hook up with other atoms and loan or borrow electrons. It just doesn't want to burn, and combustion is a chemical reaction.
Should you test for radon? Testing is the only way to know your homeâs radon levels. There are no immediate symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon. It typically takes years of exposure before any problems surface. The US EPA, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, American Medical Association, and National Safety Council recommend testing your home for radon because testing is the only way to know your homeâs radon levels. Radon is a national environmental health problem. Elevated radon levels have been discovered in every state. The US EPA estimates that as many as 8 million homes throughout the country have elevated levels of radon. Current state surveys show that 1 home in 5 has elevated radon levels.