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What percent of the sources of chlorine in the stratosphere are CFCS?
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The answer is 69 %
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How are chlorofluorocarbons made?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are not natural gases. They are completely made by man. Because they contain chlorine and bromine they began to destroy the ozone layer before they were banned. HCFCs were then used as a temporary measure as they were not so dangerous, but they are now being phased out in favour of HFCs, which do no damage to ozone.
What 3 elements make up CFC's?
The acronym CFC means carbon, fluorine and chlorine which makes up the organic compounds for what is also called Freon. Freon is a trademark of the du Pont de Nemours & Company which was originally developed as a refrigerant during the 1930s.
What is the name of compound of C and Cl?
carbon and chlorine atoms bond to form chlorocarbons. The exact naming of a molecule depends upon the number of carbon and chlorine atoms involved. The simplest is called tetrachloromethane. This is made up of one carbon and 4 chlorine atoms. On another note, if we bond chlorine and fluorine atoms to a carbon then we form chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) it is these molecule that are raved about so much with regard to greenhouse gases and ozone destruction.
What is the gas in old fridges?
CFCs gases
True or false are all CFCs synthetic chemicals?
False
What reduction is caused by CFCs in the stratosphere?
clouds
What layer of the atmosphere is most affected by fluorocarbons?
The ozone layer, which is part of the stratosphere, is the most affected by fluorocarbons. When chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are released into the atmosphere, they migrate from the troposphere to the stratosphere after about 3 to 5 years. These CFCs destroy the ozone layer.
What causes chlorofluorocarbons?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are synthetic compounds created as a byproduct of industrial processes, such as refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol propellants. They are made up of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon atoms, which make them particularly harmful to the ozone layer.
What depletes ozone in stratosphere?
The depletion of ozone in stratosphere is due to the continues usage of CFCs. These cfc contribute to the depletion of ozone molecules.
What is the strongest evidence that cfcs are in the stratosphere?
Satellite measurements of light passing through the atmosphere
Is ozone depletion a result of the interaction of Chlorine ions and CFCs?
no, the interaction is of chlorine ions and oxygen
Cfcs break down in the stratosphere under the influence of?
Light , release Cl which damages ozone .
Do CFCs strengthen the ozone layer?
No, the chlorine and other chemicals in CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone molecules and weaken the ozone layer.
Polar stratospheric clouds convert the products of cfcs into?
Molecular chlorine
What are human made gasses that contain chlorine and fluorine?
They are called CFCs.
What is the main source of chlorine atoms in the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons. (CFCs)
What is the relationship between stratospheric levels of atomic chlorine and ozone?
As chlorine increases, ozone is destroyed. Chlorine (from CFCs) is the cause of the ozone holes.
