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Monatomic chlorine transported by chlorinated-fluorinated hydrocarbons (e.g. freons, CFCs) used in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, aerosol cans, etc.
The monatomic chlorine acts as a catalyst, with one chlorine atom decomposing many thousands of molecules of ozone to oxygen before being removed or neutralized.
This effect is many orders of magnitude larger than the natural variation with the seasons and has the potential of destroying the entire ozone layer if the use of chlorinated-fluorinated hydrocarbons is uncontrolled.
However, fluorinated hydrocarbons (FCs) and hydro-chlorinated-fluorinated hydrocarbons (HCFCs) can perform the same functions as CFCs without transporting chlorine to the ozone layer. FCs contain no chlorine and HCFCs break apart in the lower atmosphere.
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∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoIyt is a natural occurrence at whatever pole is in winter, what you might want to be concerned with is it becoming larger due to cfc overuse.
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Why are humans causeing the hole in the ozone layer?
Humans are causing the hole in ozone layer by using CFCs. These CFC are the factors responsible for depletion of ozone.
Hole in UV layer?
There is no hole in UV but in ozone layer. And the hole in ozone layer is actually the thinning of the layer.
In 1985 a hole in the ...was discovered over Antarctica.?
yes, and it was the "antarctic ozone hole"ozone layer
How do you mend the hole in the ozone layer?
See "Can the hole in the Ozone layer be fixed?"
Why is threre a hole in the ozone layer?
The hole in ozone layer is the thinning of layer of ozone. It is because of the CFC's released by humans.
Ozone layer hole?
Ozone layer hole is the low concentration of ozone. It is present in both hemisphere.
What is meant by the hole int the ozone layer?
The thinning of ozone layer is ozone hole. It is caused by ODS.
What is the term ozone hole?
a hole in the ozone layer.
What is meant by the hole in the ozone layer what role does CFCs have in it?
The thinning of ozone layer is called as ozone hole. CFC's are the ones that create the ozone hole.
Which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone hole phenomenon found?
The ozone hole is found in the same layer as ozone layer. It is found in stratosphere.
What is the name of the hole in the ozone?
The name of the hole is ozone hole. It is the thinning of ozone layer.
What gases form a hole in the ozone layer?
The CFC's form a hole in ozone layer. They are highly reactive with ozone.
