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because it causes ozone depletion
CFC's are not the only reason for ozone depletion, but they are a big part of the problem. CFC's reach the ozone layer certain times of year due to the Polar Vortex that lifts them up into the stratosphere. When the sun shines on a CFC molecule it releases a chloride ion. This chloride ion then reacts with an ozone molecule. Two of the products of this reaction are an oxygen molecule and an ionic oxygen molecule. The ionic oxygen molecule can create more chloride ions. They can stay in the atmosphere for many years and create more and more ozone destroying chloride ions. The ozone layer helps to deflect the suns UV rays from reaching Earth's surface. UV rays can cause cancer, enter oceans and kill of plant life, and cause other destruction.
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Is graffitti bad for the envionment?
If the graffiti was done using a spray paint. CFCs are emitted when you use a can of spray paint.
How can science build or destroy your society?
Science can build aircons, but it also have a bad effect to our environment/society because of their CFCs
Are CFCs highly toxic?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are non-toxic.
How are cfcs released?
CFCs or chlorofluorocarbons are released when a device that holds it is leaking. Also some aerosols release CFCs into the atmosphere.
Why is it important to phase out the use of chlorofluorocarbons?
Countries agreed at the Montreal Conference to ban the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). It was clear to everyone that CFCs were damaging the ozone layer and this could lead to severe damage to humans. This ban has been the most successful international intervention ever. No CFCs are now being released and scientists hope the ozone level will have self-repaired by 2060 (CFCs hang about in the atmosphere for up to 75 years!).
Is there a tree which can absorb CFCs?
No, trees do not absorb CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are synthetic compounds used as refrigerants that are primarily broken down in the atmosphere by sunlight. Trees primarily absorb carbon dioxide, not CFCs.
How are cfcs used in aerosol?
CFCs were the compressed gas that was used as "spring" to push the can contents out of the container. CFCs have been replaced with HCFCs as a consequence of the Montreal Protocol.
How do cfcs affect air heath?
By the CFCs being sorced into the air, the sun is Breaking them down into the earth.
What is short for chloroflourocarbons?
CFCs
Are CFCs are synthetic chemicals?
no.
Can rain demolish CFCs?
Rain can help remove CFCs from the atmosphere by acting as a natural cleanser. When CFC molecules are exposed to rain, they can react with water and break down into less harmful compounds that are eventually washed out of the atmosphere.
What in greenhouse gases are bad for the ozone?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are greenhouse gases that are harmful to the ozone layer. When released into the atmosphere, they break down ozone molecules and contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, leading to increased exposure to harmful UV radiation.
