In this project, you'll measure radon levels in different locations of a basement. You'll analyze how changes in ventilation affect these readings.
If ventilation is increased in a basement, then the radon levels will decrease.
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Place radon detectors in five different locations in the basement.
Record initial radon levels without any ventilation.
Turn on the ventilation fan and increase air circulation.
Measure radon levels at each location every 24 hours for a week.
Record the data in your notebook.
Compare the radon levels before and after ventilation.
Analyze which areas show the most significant change.
Graph the data to visualize the impact of ventilation.
You should observe a decrease in radon levels in areas with increased ventilation. Areas with poor ventilation might show higher readings.
Ventilation
Radon levels
Basement location, Detector sensitivity, Measurement time
Ensure adequate ventilation and wear a mask and gloves to avoid radon exposure.
Use graphs to show changes in radon levels.
Include photos of your setup.
Explain the health risks of radon exposure.
Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer over prolonged exposure.
Increasing ventilation can help reduce radon levels by dispersing the gas.
A radon detector measures the concentration of radon gas in the air.
