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CFC is lighter than air just like hot air. Once freed, it rises readily to the upper atmosphere at the level of the ozone layer where it can react with the extra atom of oxygen in the ozone.
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∙ 11y agoCFCs used to escape from refrigeration and air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems and from halon fire suppression systems as well as aerosol cans into the atmosphere, Now they have been generally banned by the Montreal Protocol the levels are decreasing.
CFC's leak from refrigerating equipment and insulating foams.
CFCs were used prior to the '90s as propellants in aerosol cans and refrigerants in air-conditioning units and refrigerators. The disposal and use of those items releases/released the CFCs which diffused into the atmosphere.
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∙ 12y agoChlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were emitted at ground level from aerosols and other appliances during the second half of the 20th century. Global winds gradually move them around till they reach the lower stratosphere where the ozone layer is. This process takes about ten years, but the CFCs remain in the atmosphere from 50 to 75 years. Scientists hope the ozone layer will be fully restored by 2060.
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∙ 9y agoCFC's are compounds. They are broken into Chlorine and Fluorine.
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∙ 8y agoThe main source of CFC's in atmosphere are many. Air conditioners, deodorants, refrigerators etc are some.
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Does the temperature rise or drop in the stratosphere?
drop
How does the temperature change with altitude in the stratosphere?
the temperature already rise as you climb up in the stratosphere.
Temperatures generally rise as the altitude increases in the troposphere and layers of the atmosphere?
stratosphere and thermosphere
In what layer of the atmosphere do temperatures rise with altitude A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Mesosphere D. Mesopause?
THE ANSWER IS B the stratosphere a.k.a. layer S temperatures increase in this layer
What is the formula of a chlorofluorocarbon?
The formula for chlorine gas, as opposed to elemental chlorine, is Cl2.
Does the temperature rise or drop in the stratosphere?
drop
Chlorofluorocarbons rise to the stratosphere and?
Cfc's rise to the stratosphere and react with ozone. These CFC's release chlorine which reacts with ozone to deplete it and form oxygen molecule and nascent oxygen.
How does the temperature change with altitude in the stratosphere?
the temperature already rise as you climb up in the stratosphere.
How far does the stratosphere rise off the ground?
Stratosphere rises to a height of 10- 50 km of the ground. There is no certain distinction of layer in atmosphere.
Why does temperature rise as altitude increases in the stratosphere?
It begins to get warmer from the sun's radiation.
Temperatures generally rise as the altitude increases in the troposphere and layers of the atmosphere?
stratosphere and thermosphere
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) emissions are still increasing?
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) emissions are still increasing.
Is chlorofluorocarbon soluble in water does it pollute water?
yes, chlorofluorocarbon is soluble and it pollutes water
In what layer of the atmosphere do temperatures rise with altitude A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Mesosphere D. Mesopause?
THE ANSWER IS B the stratosphere a.k.a. layer S temperatures increase in this layer
Is chlorofluorocarbon toxic?
yes
Which layer in the atmosphere absorbs warmth due to ozone so temperatures rise?
Stratosphere is the layer. It absorbs the heat.
Does the temperature rise or fall in the stratosphere?
The temperature does not fall in the stratosphere. The temperature rises considerably once you reach this part of the atmosphere. This is because this is where most of the sun's rays are collected before hitting the surface of the earth.
