What is ozone layer depression and acidification?

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∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Ozone is formed in part by nitrogen gas briefly holding on to a singlet oxygen, which later drops onto an oxygen molecule (usually involving low energy visible light). NOx can be converted to essentially nitric acid by the presence of water vapor. Addtionally, ozone is decayed by water vapor via the peroxide mechanism. So, "depression" is a reduction of ozone both by increased decay and decreased production. "Acidification" is conversion of NOx to some more stable versions that are unable to form ozone, but have the energy to stay as an acid.

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What are reasons of the depression of the ozone layer?

The ozone layer is depleting. It is mainly due to man made CFC's.

How mankind is responsible for ozone layer depression?

Mankind is responsible for ozone depletion. It is because they release CFC's which decompose ozone.

Effect of air pollution on ozone layer depression?

Air pollution is due to greenhouse gases. These gases also cause ozone depletion.

Why is the ozone layer named the ozone layer?

Ozone layer contains ozone in it. Therefore, it is named so.

What is the name for the ozone layer in Tagalog?

ozone layer in Tagalog: ozone layer (no direct Tagalog translation)

What is the formed of ozone layer?

Ozone layer is formed of ozone. It is a gas.

What planet includes a layer of ozone?

Earth has a layer of ozone. It is present as the ozone layer.

What do you call damage to the ozone layer?

damage to ozone layer is called ozone depletion. It is thinning of ozone layer.

What are the layer of gases that surround the ozone layer?

The layer of gases that surround the atmosphere is ozone. It is present as the ozone layer.

What is the ozone layer and how are humans altering it?

Ozone layer is the layer of ozone. Humans are altering it by CFC's.

What is the layer of the atmosphere that inclides the ozone layer?

The ozone layer is in the stratosphere. It is a pool of ozone molecules.

What planet has a protective ozone layer?

Earth and Venus have a protective ozone layer. These planets have ozone molecules in ozone layer.

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