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Do CFCs strengthen the ozone layer?
No, the chlorine and other chemicals in CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone molecules and weaken the ozone layer.
What human-made chemicals cause the ozone to deplete?
The human made chemicals that destroy the ozone are CFCs. These CFCs are ones that decompose the ozone molecules.
What are 3 sources of the CFCs that destroy ozone molecules?
3 sources of CFC's are:Aerosol SpraysRefrigeratorsAir conditioners.
What can destroy the ozone?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy ozone in the ozone layer.
Why does CFC react to ozone?
Chlorine and bromine separate from the CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and destroy the ozone molecules. The chlorine and bromine atoms are not changed, so they continue destroying ozone. One chlorine atom can destroy up to 100,000 molecules of ozone during its lifetime in the atmosphere.
What causes the ozone hole to expand?
As the CFCs are carried to Antarctica there is a big ozone hole. Chlorine and bromine atoms from CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) separate and destroy ozone molecules, but remain active for several years continuing their destruction. So if more CFCs will be produced in the world more CFCs will be carried to Antarctica by the polar winds and more depletion and the rate of depletion will exceed the rate of formation of ozone molecules resulting in the expansion of ozone hole over Antarctica.
What pollutant is associated with the breakdown of atmospheric ozone?
Water vapor, CFCs.
What is the pollutant believed to be causing damage to the ozone layer?
The pollutant that is beleived to be causing damage is CFC. It is a synthetic chemical that might lead to ozone depletion.
What prevents organic molecules from forming on their own and remaining intact today?
atmospheric oxygen is too reactive and would destroy many kinds of organic molecules not protected by cells.
What kind of effect do CFCs - chlorofluorocarbons - have on the atmosphere?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach the earth.
How do humans destroy the ozone?
The humans destroy ozone by usng CFCs. These are compounds which react with ozone to deplete it.
How do CFCs destroy ozone depletion by what?
They react with ozone. Decompose it and cause ozone depletion.
