Environmental
What is 'radon' and why is it a concern in Illinois real estate transactions?
AA type of mold that grows in basements; required to be disclosed in Illinois
BA radioactive gas from natural uranium decay that can accumulate in homes and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
CA chemical found in old paint that requires professional removal
DAn underground water contaminant regulated by the Illinois EPA
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium in soil and rock. Illinois has significant radon problems, particularly in the Chicago area and northern Illinois. Radon can accumulate in homes through foundation cracks and openings. Long-term exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Illinois requires radon disclosure in residential property sales.
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