Question

I would to learn a little bit about Nuclear Chemistry if anyone is willing to help. Thank you!

1. What is background radiation?

2. What are the major sources of background radiation?

3. How is background radiation measured?

4. What are two elements that produce background radiation on earth and what do their decay equations look like?

5. What dangers does background radiation pose to humans?

6. Do certain areas of the country have higher levels of background radiation than others? If so, identify these areas and compare the background radiation levels.