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what were cfcs primarly used for before their potential as ozone-destorying chem

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Question

what were cfcs primarly used for before their potential as ozone-destorying chemicals was recogznied? What compounds have been used as replacements?

oxygen protects us from ultraviolet radiation as does the ozone, but there are diffferneces in the wavelength of absorption. What are they?

Explain why the ozone hole has occuered primarl over antarctia.

What might be some of the effects of a significant reduction in stratoshperic ozone?

Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

a) methane

b) water

c) carbon dioxide

d) nitrogen

e) CFC-12

describe 2 sources of carbon monoxide?

What is an aerosol and how does it play in a role in air pollution?

Explain how the ozone is formed in the troposphere.

Explanation / Answer

1.CFCs and other contributory substances are referred to as ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Since the ozone layer prevents most harmful UVB wavelengths (280