Chapter 18, Problem 72AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Health risks produced by decay process of strontium- $90$ and radon- $222$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction: The $\text{Sr}$ do not possess radioactive properties but its isotope ${}^{\text{90}}\text{Sr}$ have high radioactive properties and it undergo beta decay. It causes damage to humans as well as environment. Radon- $222$ decays by alpha particle production and also possesses health risks.

To determine: The health risks produced by decay process of strontium- $90$ and radon- $222$.