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Chlorine atoms are said to catalyze the destruction of stratospheric ozone because?
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Chlorine atoms take part in the destruction of ozone, but are reset by said destruction, and are capable of doing it again, and again. Atoms such as chlorine (released into the air in more complex molecules... the propellants and refrigerants "chlorofluorocarbons", and in gases released by Nature and burning of garbage and forests) combine with ozone in the upper atmosphere, and the chemical reactions break up the ozone molecules into ordinary oxygen, which cannot absorb dangerous UV light as ozone does.
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Is chlorine flexible?
Such a property would not apply to chlorine because it is a gas.
What makes the element chlorine special?
chlorine is special because it's special.
What can chlorine do?
Chlorine can make your pools be better because if you put chlorine in a pool it will make any diseases that people have not be able to be passed aroundin the water. Or if you look on your bleach bottle you will see it contains chlorine in it. But never mix bleach with vinegar because it will mix chlorine gas
How do you measure the chlorine in a baquacil pool?
You do not measure the Chlorine in a Baquacil pool because they are incompatible.
Why pool reading no chlorine?
normally when there is no reading for chlorine means that you need it, put 1 gallon of liquid shock in your pool. that will raise the chlorine level, cheryl
What is stratospheric ozonehow does it occur?
Stratospheric ozone is present in ozone layer. It occurs because of UV.
How many chlorine atoms does it take to destroy 100000 ozone molecules in the stratosphere?
It's funny because I just read in my textbook, which was printed this year 2012, that one chlorine atom can destroy "ONE Million" ozone molecules. They do not explain why. It is more then likely goofball science that no one can back up. I'm no chem expert, but... Cl + O3 YIELDS destruction of (thousands/millions) O3 molecules. Yeah right.
Why is the tropospheric ozone pollution?
Stratospheric ozone is pollutant. It is because it mixes with other pollutants.
Why chlorine is called chlorine?
Chlorine is called chlorine because it is from the greek word chloros which means "lime-green gas"
Why stratospheric ozone protection has been considered?
Stratospheric ozone protection has been considered because ozone in the stratosphere plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Without this protective layer, increased UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, leading to various health problems such as skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to marine ecosystems. Therefore, protecting stratospheric ozone is important for the well-being of both humans and the environment.
Is chlorine happy?
Because chlorine is only a substance it does not have emotions.
Is destruction synonyms of the word dissimulation?
no because destruction is to destroy
If a protein performs catalysis are they an enzyme?
no, because enzymes are specific which they only catalyze one type of reactions.
Why doesn't chlorine last?
Chlorine does not last long because it evaporates
Is chlorine flexible?
Such a property would not apply to chlorine because it is a gas.
Why is stratospheric ozone beneficial to people?
Stratospheric ozone is beneficial to people because it acts as a shield, absorbing a significant portion of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This UV radiation can cause sunburn, skin cancer, cataracts, and other health problems. The presence of stratospheric ozone protects us from these harmful effects, allowing us to safely enjoy outdoor activities and maintain healthy skin and eyes.
What makes the element chlorine special?
chlorine is special because it's special.
