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No, chemicals like Freon (i.e. chlorofluorocarbons, CFCs, halons) transport chlorine to the ozone layer where the chlorine catalyzes the conversion of ozone (O3) back to ordinary oxygen (O2). A single chlorine atom is such an effective catalyst that it can breakdown 1000 to 10000 ozone molecules while it is in the ozone layer. These chemicals have traditionally been used in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, aerosol cans, fire extinguishers, etc. because they are nontoxic and do not burn.
Rockets and missiles do not use these chemicals.
Producing safe replacements for these chemicals that will not transport chlorine to the ozone layer has been difficult. Some replace the chlorine with other elements (e.g. fluorine, hydrogen, bromine) that cannot catalyze the breakdown of ozone, sometimes flammable hydrocarbons (e.g. butane) are used as replacements (e.g. aerosol cans).
What else can I help you with?
What do you call damage to the ozone layer?
damage to ozone layer is called ozone depletion. It is thinning of ozone layer.
What is causing damage to the ozone layer?
CFC's are causing damage to ozone layer. They react with ozone to deplete it.
What causes damage the ozone layer?
CFC's cause damage to ozone layer. They react with ozone to deplete it.
What damage does the ozone layer create or can create?
The ozone does not create any damage. It is a layer of protection.
What are refrigerants that damage the ozone layer are called?
Many refrigerants cause damage to the ozone layer. These are CFC's.
What does the damage in the ozone layer remind us?
The damage in the ozone layer reminds us that our actions as humans have consequences.
Why does the ozone layer disappear?
ozone layer disappears due to man made chemicals. These are CFC's that damage the ozone layer.
What originally damages the ozone layer?
The CFC's by humans damage the ozone layer. They react with ozone to deplete it.
What chemicals damage the Earths protective ozone layer?
CFC's damage the ozone. They react with ozone to deplete it.
Which are the molecules thought to damage the ozone layer and how?
See "What is causing the depletion of the ozone layer?"
Where has most damage to the ozone layer occurred?
Most of the damage done to ozone layer is at the poles. It is due to the low temperature.
Which air of refrigirator damage of ozone layer?
CFC's cause ozone damage. They react with it.
