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Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.
They were commonly used as refrigerants, and for propellants for aerosol sprays, though they have been mostly phased out due to the fact that they cause ozone depletion.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoCFC, i.e., Chlorofluorocarbon was found commonly in aerosol cans, in refrigerators, in air conditioners, etc.
Since the adoption of the Montreal Protocol the use of CFC has essentially been eliminted. Cooling systems using this compound now use HCFCs which cause less harm to the ozone layer or, in the case of gaseous propellants, inert gases such as nitrogen. SOme fire suppressant systems use Halon which is a CFC but this is limited to aircraft were the weight savings are important.
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∙ 9y agoCFC's are chlorofluorocarbons. They react with ozone to deplete it.
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∙ 9y agoI thing you mean where. CFC's are used in various industries as refrigerants.
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What do Halons and CFC s do to the ozone A inhibit ozone formation B cause ozone formation in the troposphere C destroy ozone in the stratosphere D cause excess ozone formation in the stratosphere?
Halons and CFC s both destroy ozone in the stratosphere.
What 2 places is ozone found?
The ozone is found in atmosphere. It is also found in troposphere.
What compound was found to be destroying the ozone layer?
CFC's (chlorofluorocarbon's)
What gases are found in the atmosphere what gases are found in the troposphere?
About 90% of the atmospheric mass is in the troposphere. You can tell because 90% of the pressure increase occurs in the troposphere. Pressure goes from zero in space to 100 mb at the tropopause to 1000 mb at the surface.
Where is the ozone to be found?
Ozone is found in the earth's atmosphere. It is present both in the stratosphere as well as troposphere.
What are some connections between CFC's breaking down the ozone layer and how does it increase global warming with weather that occurs in the troposphere?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) break down the ozone layer, allowing more ultraviolet (UV) radiation to reach the Earth's surface. This leads to an increase in global warming as UV radiation warms the Earth's surface and contributes to climate change. In the troposphere, this can result in more frequent and intense weather events like heatwaves, storms, and changes in precipitation patterns due to the altered energy balance in the atmosphere.
What are the objects found on troposphere?
Troposphere is the layer closest to earth. All the cloud formation happens in troposphere only.
What layers are ozone found?
The layers ozone is found is troposphere and stratosphere. The stratosphere is the second layer next to troposphere.
Is the ozone found in the troposphere bad for us?
The ozone found in the troposphere is a pollunt. It also acts as a greenhouse gas.
What kinds of meteorological phenomena can be can be found in the troposphere?
you can find storm clouds in the troposphere
Where is water vapour found?
on the troposphere
Bad ozone is found in the troposphere and contributes to what?
Bad ozone is found in the troposphere. It might lead to irritation in skin and rashes to humans.
What do Halons and CFC s do to the ozone A inhibit ozone formation B cause ozone formation in the troposphere C destroy ozone in the stratosphere D cause excess ozone formation in the stratosphere?
Halons and CFC s both destroy ozone in the stratosphere.
What kinds of meteorological phenomena can be found in the layer called troposphere?
Meteorological phenomena found in the troposphere include clouds, precipitation (such as rain and snow), winds, temperature variations, and air turbulence. The troposphere is where most weather events occur, making it an active layer for atmospheric processes.
What 2 places is ozone found?
The ozone is found in atmosphere. It is also found in troposphere.
Which gas is used now a days instead of CFC?
LPG - Liquid propane gas or other Hydrocarbon derivatives... Soft CFC's, they added hydrogen to the CFC's previously used that were called hard CFC's. By doing this it won't allow the CFC's to travel up to the stratosphere, where it breaks down the ozone. With the added hydrogen will stop it in the troposphere and combine to form compounds such as CO2 + HCl (or HF), therefore not harmful to the ozone. Examples CH2Cl (HCFC-22) or CHCl2-CF2 (HCFC-123)
Is the element oxygen found in the troposphere?
Yes, oxygen is found in the troposphere. It is one of the main components of the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 21% of the air we breathe.
