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Ozone will oxidize carbon monoxide. However little carbon monoxide survives the trip to the ozone layer, so it has little effect on "ozone depletion". It will oxidize, usually before it reaches the ozone layer. But should it survive, it will deplete ozone slowly, and / or reduce available oxygen at the altitude of the ozone layer. The rate constant is on the order of the decay rate of ozone, so the ozone has to decay to O + O2, when the monatomic oxygen "instantly" seeks out CO to oxidize it.
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Is carbon dioxide destroying the ozone layer?
Carbon dioxide is not destroying the ozone layer directly but its adverse effects can be seen on the ozone layer indirectly. Carbon dioxide leads to global warming which does not allow the heat to escape out because of which the temperature for the production of ozone is stopped. The rate of production is less than rate of depletion which causes ozone layer to deplete.
Are CEC's good top the ozone layer?
No, they are not. CFC's destroy the ozone layer.
How does bubble wrap destroy the ozone layer?
Popping bubble wrap does not destroy ozone.
What is interfering with the ozone layer?
The ozone depleting substances are interfering with ozone. They destroy the ozone.
How does the carbon cycle affect the ozone layer?
Carbon cycle has an effect on ozone layer. Carbon emissions cause greenhouse effect which causes ozone depletion.
Can carbon monoxide destroy the ozone layer?
No.
What name is given to the class of chemicals that destroy the ozone layer?
Greenhouse Gases Stuff like C02 and Carbon monoxide
Is carbon dioxide destroying the ozone layer?
Carbon dioxide is not destroying the ozone layer directly but its adverse effects can be seen on the ozone layer indirectly. Carbon dioxide leads to global warming which does not allow the heat to escape out because of which the temperature for the production of ozone is stopped. The rate of production is less than rate of depletion which causes ozone layer to deplete.
How cars affect the ozone layer?
the carbon monoxide from exuse pipe is harmful
What has caused thinning too the ozone layer?
The thinning of ozone layer has been due to various reasons. CFC's, carbon monoxide etc are some.
Which molecules are thought to damage the ozone layer?
CFC molecules damage ozone. They react with ozone and destroy it.
What is the group of gases that destroy the ozone layer?
Not one but various gases are responsible for the destruction of ozone. Carbon dioxide, CFC's, monoxide etc are some. They might not be responsible directly but indirectly too.CFCs. Chlorofluorocarbons.
What can destroy the ozone?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy ozone in the ozone layer.
How can chloroflourocarbons destroy an ozone?
Yes, CFCs can destroy the ozone layer. They react with ozone present in ozone layer and decompose it.
What the effect of the reaction of the ozone layer and monoxide?
Ozone and monoxide react to deplete ozone. The monoxide becomes stable by extracting one atom.
Do yoou know That cfc destroy the ozone layer?
Yes.CFC's destroy the ozone layer.
Why do you destroy the ozone layer?
You don't destroy ozone layer. It is vital for life on earth.
