Topic 13 Lesson 1 Ozone depletion

Questions Answers
What does CFC stand for?

What is the primary function of the ozone

layer?

Explain how CFCs decompose the ozone layer.

Write equations showing how CFCs break

down the ozone layer.

In this process, what are chlorine radicals

acting as? HINT: They are regenerated at the end

Multiple groups carried out research into the

negative effects of chlorine radicals
worldwide. Why were their
recommendations acted upon so swiftly?

Write an overall equation for the

decomposition of ozone into oxygen.

Why are HCFCs a suitable alternative to CFCs?

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