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Task · part of 5. Radiation Safety. Do ONE

5(b). Radon in homes

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How it is detected; the steps of long-term and short-term tests, reading the results and when to use each; the health concerns; and how to reduce radon in buildings.

Where this step comes from

  1. Nuclear Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-02-19), Requirement 5(b)

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