Strontium-90 and radon-222 both pose serious health risks. 90 Sr decays by -particle production and has a
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Strontium-90 and radon-222 both pose serious health risks. 90Sr decays by β-particle production and has a relatively long half-life (28.9 years). Radon-222 decays by a-particle production and has a relatively short half-life (3.82 days). Explain why each decay process poses health risks.
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ISBN: 9781305957404
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