Haloalkanes

Question 1

Give an equation for a reaction that removes nitrogen monoxide in a catalytic converter.

Answer 1

2 NO + 2 CO → N2 + 2 CO

Question 2

State the benefit to life on Earth of ozone in the upper atmosphere

Answer 2

Absorbs (harmful) ultraviolet / uv (light / radiation)

Question 3

Give equations to show how chlorine atoms catalyse the decomposition of ozone

Answer 3

O3 + Cl* -> *ClO + O2
ClO + O3 -> Cl + 2 O2

Question 4

state how CFCs form Cl atoms in the upper atmosphere

Answer 4

Absorb UV breaking C-Cl