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Are nitrous oxide and ozone the same?
No
What chemical attacks the ozone layer?
CFCs, nitrous oxide.
Is nitrous oxide the main ozone threat?
No. Nitrous oxide is the "dead body" of what could have been an ozone molecule, if water vapor had not gotten to the excited and unstable nitrogen and oxygen "free radical" first. The main threat is water vapor in that case.
What does Nitrous oxide do to the ozone layer?
Nitrous oxide does not directly deplete the ozone layer. However, it is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, which in turn can indirectly affect the ozone layer by influencing atmospheric circulation and the balance of ozone-depleting substances.
What is the proper name for laughing gas?
The scientific name for "laughing gas" is " Nitrous oxide."
What is the symbol for nitrous oxide?
The symbol for nitrous oxide is N2O.
What is the abbreviation for nitrous oxide?
The abbreviation for nitrous oxide is N2O.
Is nitrous oxide a organic compound?
No. Nitrous oxide (NO) is an inorganic compound.
What chemical found in the stratosphere indicates that ozone is being destroyed?
This compound is the chlorine oxide.
What effect does nitrous oxide have on the environment?
Nitrous oxide contributes to global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer. It is a potent greenhouse gas that is emitted from agricultural activities, fossil fuel combustion, and waste treatment processes. Nitrous oxide also plays a role in stratospheric ozone depletion.
What is nitrous oxide known as?
Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas.
What are the elemnts of nitrous oxide?
The elements in a molecule of nitrous oxide are nitrogenand oxygen.
