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Introduction to radon and radioactivity
Provided by: Maggie Williams & Peter Williams, University of Liverpool
Activity type(s): Classroom activity
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Suitable for ages: 16+
Description:
This resource is an introduction to radon and radioactivity and covers basic characteristics of radioactivity and radon, the health effects of radon and its decay products, radon entry and behaviour. It also outlines the main radon mitigation strategies.
The PowerPoint includes links to further sources of information that users can explore.
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Radon.pptx
Subject areas:
- Hazards
- Designing and constructing substructures
- Factors influencing design (incl. legislation)
- Nuclear decay
Keywords: radon, radioactivity, mitigation
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