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What gasses cause global warming?
Methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
Which material categories is thought to be the primary cause for the depletion of the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons
What harmful effects can chlorofluorocarbons give?
They are used in fridges and spray cans and can cause pollution.
Are CFCs' also called ozones?
No. CFC's are chlorofluorocarbons and cause damage to ozone (O3).
Why was the refrigerator and freezer industry pressured to find an alternative coolant to chlorofluorocarbons?
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were believed to cause depletion of the ozone layer that protects the planet from dangerous cancer-causing ultraviolet rays
What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?
Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.
What damage do chlorofluorocarbons do to your atmosphere?
They cause the breakdown of ozone, thus allowing more ultra-violet light reach the surface.
How are chlorofluorocarbons related to the depletion of ozone in the atmosphere?
CFC's are the major cause of ozone depletion. They react with ozone molecule to decompose it.
What are the methods of chlorofluorocarbons entering the atmosphere?
Cfc's are unique in that they are man made. Leaks in old air handling systems are the primary cause.
What are 3 chemicals that can cause ozone molecules to break down in the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and halons are three chemicals that can cause ozone molecules to break down in the ozone layer. These chemicals release chlorine and bromine atoms when they reach the stratosphere, which can then catalyze the breakdown of ozone molecules.
What color is chlorofluorocarbons?
Chlorofluorocarbons are usually colorless gases or liquids.
Which chemical is mainly responsible for depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere?
Manmade chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and bromofluorocarbons are the major depleters of the ozone layer. The chlorine and bromine separate from the CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and destroy the ozone molecules.
