Radon (Rn)

Radon (IPA: ) is a chemical element  that has the symbol Rn and atomic number 86. Radon is a radioactive noble gas that is formed by the decay of radium. It is one of the heaviest gases and is considered to be a health hazard. The most stable isotope is 222Rn which has a half-life of 3.8 days and is used in radiotherapy. Radon is a significant contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Radon gas from natural sources can accumulate in buildings and reportedly causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States alone.
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Atomic Mass : 222
Atomic Number : 86
Name Origins: Named after the element radium.
Year Discovered : 1900
Discovery Credits : Discovered by F. E. Dorn at Halle, Germany.
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