Which of the following is not true about radon gas?
I. Damage from radon stems from radioactive decay rather than the toxicity of the gas itself.
II. Radon gas is a potential danger in well-insulated homes.
III. Uranium-238 in the soil generates radon gas through radioactive decay.
IV. Radon-222 and its decay product emit $\alpha$ particles that can damage the lungs.

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All statements provided about radon gas are true. Radon damage comes from radioactive decay (I), it can be a danger in well-insulated homes due to accumulation (II), it is generated through the decay of Uranium-238 in the soil (III), and Radon-222 and its decay products emit particles (though the specific type mentioned is incorrect, they emit alpha particles) that can damage the lungs (IV).

Which of the Following Is Not True About Radon Gas α\alphaα

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