C6 OCR Depletion of the Ozone

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  • Created on: 04-05-17 19:19
What does CFC stand for?
Chlorofluorocarbons
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What is a radical in Chemistry?
A very reactive atom with one spare electron
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What layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer in?
Stratosphere
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What does ozone make when it reacts with chlorine radicals?
Oxygen
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Why are CFCs so bad?
They deplete the ozone layer
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Why were scientists excited when they discovered CFCs?
They were inert
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When were CFCs discovered?
1930s
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How does the ozone layer block UV rays?
It absorbs them
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How long do CFCs last in the atmosphere?
20-50 years
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