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it is well know known that chlorofluorocarbons depletes the ozone layer. it's made up carbon, fluorine, and three atoms of chlorine.
when the chlorofluorocarbons(CFC s) molecules are released from the atmosphere, they rise slowly until they reach to the ozone layer, where by they are bombarded by the incoming ultraviolet rays from the sun and release chlorine atom from the parent molecule.
here, chlorine hits the ozone molecule and take one oxygen molecule to form chlorine monoxide and leave one oxygen molecule. again another oxygen atom tries to hit chlorine monoxide and free again chlorine atom and form oxygen molecule.
then the chlorine atom repeats the depletion process again. this is because it possesses long lifespan of about 100 years in the ozone.
the most shocking news is that, one chlorine atom depletes about tens of thousands ozone molecules. this attributes the increasing of the hole available above Antarctica and give the opportunity for the ultraviolet rays to penetrate and reach the earth. in return skin diseases, green house effects, unpredictable weather, cataracts, immune suppression, premature aging of the skin...etc.
What else can I help you with?
Which pollutants effect the ozone layer?
chlorofluorocarbon
What compound was found to be destroying the ozone layer?
CFC's (chlorofluorocarbon's)
When will the ozone layer diminish entirely?
The diminishing of the ozone is in our hands. If we continue using CFC's it will diminish soon.
What are the specific air pollutants that cause ozone layer depletion?
chlorofluorocarbon or CFC .
How does chlorofluorocarbon affect the ozone layer?
CFC's react with ozone to deplete it. they decompose it.
How is the smoke evolved from crackers damaging the ozone layers of the atmosphere?
NO, smoke evolved from cracker doesn't effect ozone layer because it does not have gases like chlorofluorocarbon that is responsible for diplition of ozone layer.
Which chemical is used in refrigeration and air conditioning is responsible for destruction of ozone layer in atmosphere?
chlorofluorocarbon
What components of chlorofluorocarbon affects the ozone layer most?
CFC's are ozone depleting substances. The chlorine and fluorine part are most dangerous.
What are the gases which pollute the ozone layer?
carbon dioxide, and things i am not very good i knowCO2 has nothing to do with destroying Ozone, it is chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
How do you increase the ozone layer by spreading co2?
Carbon dioxide, CO2, has very little to do with the ozone layer. The ozone layer will repair itself if we stop damaging it, which we have, by banning CFCs, chlorofluorocarbon gases, the chlorine of which was destroying the ozone molecules. Scientists hope the ozone layer will be completely restored by 2060.
What is the enemy of the ozone layer and where is this enemy found?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the main enemy of the ozone layer. They are found in refrigerants, aerosol propellants, and foam-blowing agents. When released into the atmosphere, CFCs break down ozone molecules, leading to ozone depletion.
Can ultraviolet radiations decompose oxygen molecules resulting from chlorofluorocarbon compounds erosion of the ozone layer?
Yes they do. It is the process that happens during ozone depletion.
