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Nothing. If water vapor gets to an excited nitrogen + oxygen free radical before it gets a chance to make ozone, nitrous oxide and other compounds result instead.

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What chemical attacks the ozone layer?

CFCs, nitrous oxide.


Is nitrous oxide the main ozone threat?

No. Nitrous oxide is the "dead body" of what could have been an ozone molecule, if water vapor had not gotten to the excited and unstable nitrogen and oxygen "free radical" first. The main threat is water vapor in that case.


Is ozone destroyed by nitrous oxide?

No.The substances that are causing ozone layer depletion are freons, CFC's etc.. These are called as ozone-depleting substances (ODS).


Are nitrous oxide and ozone the same?

No


Effect of CO2 to the ozone layer depletion?

CO2 does not directly deplete the ozone layer. However, it contributes to global warming, which in turn can affect the ozone layer. Warmer temperatures in the stratosphere can degrade ozone molecules. Additionally, some chemicals emitted along with CO2, such as nitrous oxide, can also contribute to ozone depletion.


Is N20 destroying the Ozone layer?

Nitrous oxide (N20) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming but does not directly deplete the ozone layer. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances are primarily responsible for damaging the ozone layer. Regulations like the Montreal Protocol have significantly reduced the production and use of these substances to protect the ozone layer.


What effect does nitrous oxide have on the environment?

Nitrous oxide contributes to global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer. It is a potent greenhouse gas that is emitted from agricultural activities, fossil fuel combustion, and waste treatment processes. Nitrous oxide also plays a role in stratospheric ozone depletion.


What molecules destroy the ozone besides CFC's?

Other molecules that can destroy the ozone layer include halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride, and nitrous oxide. These molecules can break down ozone in the stratosphere through chemical reactions, leading to ozone depletion.


How does iron oxide harm the environment?

Because the oxide hits the ozone layer and I think that is why


Does sulphur harm the ozone?

what it does to affect the ozone layer is lets of an oxygen that burns away the ozone layer.


Human activities that damage ozone layer?

Human activities that damage the ozone layer include the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from aerosols, refrigerants, and solvents, as well as emissions of halons, nitrous oxide, and other ozone-depleting substances. These substances can break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere, leading to a thinning of the ozone layer and an increase in harmful ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.


What are the other important reasons for ozone layer depletion?

Other important reasons for ozone layer depletion include emissions of nitrous oxide from industrial processes and agriculture, halogenated gases from refrigerants and aerosol propellants, and volcanic eruptions releasing chlorine and bromine compounds into the atmosphere. Each of these sources contributes to the breakdown of ozone molecules in the stratosphere, leading to a thinning of the ozone layer.