Alpha-emitting substances, such as radon gas, can be a serious health hazard only if?

A.

they are inhaled or eaten.

B.

their radiation strikes the skin.

C.

exposure to them is external.

D.

none of the above

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Dayami Bishop

Chemistry

15 August, 07:23

Alpha-emitting substances, such as radon gas, can be a serious health hazard only if?

A.

they are inhaled or eaten.

B.

their radiation strikes the skin.

C.

exposure to them is external.

D.

none of the above

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Shyann Arellano · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. Alpha-emitting substances, such as radon gas, can be a serious health hazard only if they are inhaled or eaten. They are dangerous when ingested or when inside our body.

Alpha-emitting substances, such as radon gas, can be a serious health hazard only if?A.they are inhaled or eaten.B.their radiation strikes the skin.C.exposure to them is external.D.none of the above

Alpha-emitting substances, such as radon gas, can be a serious health hazard only if?

A.

they are inhaled or eaten.

B.

their radiation strikes the skin.

C.

exposure to them is external.

D.

none of the above