Chlorofluorocarbons and the Ozone Layer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the ozone layer?
A
Protects living organisms from excessie UV radiation
2
Q
What is the equation for the formation of ozone?
A
- Oxygen molecule with UV to form 2 Oxygen radicals
- Oxygen molecule + Oxygen radical to reversible reaction to form Ozone molecule
3
Q
What causes CFCs to be stable?
A
The strength of the carbon-halogen bond meas they have a long residence time in the stratosphere.
4
Q
What type of fission does UV radiation use to break the C-X bond in CFCs?
A
homolytic fission
5
Q
Halogen radicals cause the [blank] of the ozone layer
fill in the blank
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