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They react with the ozone. It decomposes and then depletes.

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Does chlorofluorocarbons destroy the ozone layer by?

Yes they do. They destroy with reacting with them.


What can destroy the ozone?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy ozone in the ozone layer.


Are chlorofluorocarbons gases?

yes they are they destroy the ozone layer


What are chlorofluorocarbons and why are they dangerous to the ozone layer?

CFC's are man made chemicals. They destroy the ozone layer.


How are the chlorofluorcarbons harming the ozone layer?

The Chlorofluorocarbons are harming the ozone layer. They decompose into halogens which destroy ozone.


How did chlorofluorocarbons harm the ozone layer?

CFC's react with ozone. They decompose it to destroy it.


What kind of effect do CFCs - chlorofluorocarbons - have on the atmosphere?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach the earth.


What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?

Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.


Why are small quantities of chlorofluorocarbons so harmful to the ozone layer?

CFC's are harmful. They form a chain reaction in ozone layer to destroy it.


Do CFCs strengthen the ozone layer?

No, the chlorine and other chemicals in CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone molecules and weaken the ozone layer.


Are the chemicals used in refrigerators that are helping to destroy the ozone layer are called chlorofluorocarbons?

Yes they are. They react with ozone and deplete it.


What is the term for gases produced by aerosals and manufacturing that destroy the earths ozone layer?

The term is CFC. It is known as chlorofluorocarbons.