Environmental
Radon gas is a concern in Virginia real estate because it:
AIs visible and easily detected without testing
BIs a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes and cause lung cancer✓ Correct
COnly affects properties near nuclear plants
DIs found only in commercial buildings
Explanation
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by uranium decay in soil. It is colorless and odorless, can enter homes through foundation cracks, and is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
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