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From the presence of the element fluorine, the molecules are spelled chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
(*fluorine shares this "UO" spelling with the words fluorescent and fluorescence)
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What is short for chloroflourocarbons?
CFCs
What is chloroflourocarbons are commonly known as?
it is commonly known as freon.
Where do chloroflourocarbons come from?
They come from various sources. AC's, deodorants etc are some examples.
How do chloroflourocarbons contribute to the depletion of the ozone Layer?
CFC's react with ozone. They decompose it to deplete the layer.
What gases are in hairspray?
The propellant is usually Butane, which took over from ChloroFlourocarbons, to save the ozone layer.
How do chloroflourocarbons affect the ozon layer?
CFC's are very reactive chemicals. They react with ozone to decompose it and deplete it.
Which country is the leading producer of chloroflourocarbons?
United States is the lead producer of CFC's. These deplete the ozone layer.
What greenhouse gases appear to be responsible for the enhancement of the earth's greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxide, chloroflourocarbons
How can chloroflourocarbons destroy an ozone?
Yes, CFCs can destroy the ozone layer. They react with ozone present in ozone layer and decompose it.
Chloroflourocarbons may be harming the ozone layer by?
CFC's may be harming the ozone layer. They do it by depleting the ozone, decomposing into single atoms.
Why specific gases cause greenhouse effect?
There are many gases that cause "greenhouse effects". Water Vapour Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide Ozone Chloroflourocarbons (CFC's) are just a few.
What are the air pollutants that contribute to the ozone depletion?
The various CFC's and the H CFC's are the ones which contribute maximum to the ozone depletion.
