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HFC's are Hydro fluorocarbons that are used as refrigerants. They are considered to be ozone destroyers.
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Why are HFCs inappropriate for long-term replacement of CFCs?
They absorb infrared radiation
What does HFCs stand for?
Hydro Fluoro CarbonsHousehold Finance CorporationHighest Common FactorHybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC)
What can we do to reduce CFC's?
The Montreal Agreement of September 16, 1987, laid down rules for the phasing out of the production and use of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). Every country in the world agreed and ratified this, the only time this has happened in history. There are now no CFCs in use (except perhaps in the air conditioners of very old cars), or production (unless a rogue state or company is producing them illegally). CFCs were replaced in most cases by HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons), which were not so dangerous for the ozone layer. The Montreal Agreement was extended to phase out HCFCs by 2015. CFCs and HCFCs have now been replaced by HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) which do not contain chlorine, and so do not destroy ozone. However, CFCs are dangerous greenhouse gases, much more potent than carbon dioxide, so their threat to global warming is very real. Scientists are now looking for a safer option to HFCs. There are still levels of CFCs in the atmosphere, which may lead to ozone layer depletion, and further leading to loss of lives on earth due to skin cancer, etc. caused by the ultra-violet radiation.
What gases are the main greenhouse gases and how they are upsetting the Earth and also demonstrate using chemical reactions?
Many chemical compounds present in Earth's atmosphere behave as 'greenhouse gases'.The natural GHGs are:carbon dioxidemethanewater vapornitrous oxideThe artificial or man-made GHGs are:chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).There is no chemical reaction which allows them to increase the retention of solar energy, just physical absorption and release of heat. This process allows the Earth's atmosphere to heat up.
What elements are in sucrose?
The investigator will find carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are the elements in HFCS (high fructose corn syrup). It's all C6H12O6 chemically speaking, but there is a catch.HFCS is a blending of 1) corn syrup (which is 100% glucose) that has been processed to increase its fructose content, and 2) corn syrup (which is all glucose). In the world of biochemistry, we can have a number of compounds with the same chemical formula, but that have different molecular structures. Both fructose and glucose each have the same chemical formula as the other (C6H12O6). But by rearranging some of the molecules and then producing a "blend" of the two sugars, we now have HFCS as a food product you can add to just about anything you like.
What is HFCS?
HFCS stands for high fructose corn syrup. There are two main types of HFCS used in foods and beverages: HFCS-55 and HFCS-42. The numbers represent the amount of fructose in the product. HFCS-55 is composed of 55% fructose with the rest mainly glucose. HFCS-42 is 42% fructose with the rest mainly glucose. HFCS-55 is equally sweet as sugar and is used in sodas and other carbonated beverages as a replacement for sugar. HFCS-42 is slightly less sweet and is used in condiments, dairy products and baked goods. High fructose corn syrup has 4 calories per gram, which is the same as other carbohydrates and caloric sweeteners like sugar, honey, fruit juice concentrates, fructose, etc.
Is sugar in HFCS?
yes it is, it is actually a huge part of it!
Does hfcs contain Mercury?
NO! it does not contain Hf-cs
Is HFCS a GMO?
Since at least 70% to 80% or more of the corn grown in the United States is GMO, it is likely that HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) sold in the U.S. is GMO.
Does See's Candies chocolates have HFCS in them?
Nope. See's Candies are the bomb.
What is the pH of HFCS beverages?
HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) should have no effect on pH, The amount of dissolved carbon dioxide, phosphoric acid, citric acid and others can lower the pH to as low as 2.5
Does chocolate oberweis milk have hfcs?
No, I am the grandson of Jim Oberweis and nephew of Joe Oberweis the two owners, and I am certain that Oberweis does not have hfcs. take regular Oberweis milk and add chocolate, and you have Oberweis Chocolate Milk.
Why are HFCs inappropriate for long-term replacement of CFCs?
They absorb infrared radiation
How do you get rid of cfcs?
By using HFCs ,that is , hydroflourocarbon.
Why did your plants mold when watered with red bull?
Redbull, like most other soda's, contains loads of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is an easy substrate to live on. It is even conducive to sustaining mold.
Why does bread contain high fructose corn syrup?
HFCS is used in bread and other baked goods to help with browning and to make the product softer. Pick up virtually any loaf of bread at the supermarket and it will contain either sugar or HFCS. Answer HFCS is in bread and just about everything else because it is cheaper than sugar plus it bulks up the product so the consumer thinks he is getting more for his money. HFCS is banned in Europe.
Does HFCS have more calories per gram than sugar?
no sugar is sugar. its the same in terms of calories
