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How radon is used in decorative lights?


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Explanation of Radon:

  1. Radon is an element that falls on the last inert gas group of the periodic table.
  2. Therefore, it is chemically inert and radioactive.
  3. Its radioactive symbol is Rn and has an atomic number of 86.
  4. It does not consist of any color or odor.
  5. Radon is formed by the radioactive disintegration of radium.
  6. Since radon itself is a radioactive element, it disintegrates into polonium and alpha particles.
  7. Therefore, due to this radioactive property of radon, it cannot be used in manufacturing lights.
  8. Radon is used for the therapy of cancer, and for implanting tumors.
  9. The inert element mainly used in decorative lights is neon.

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