Explain why the concentration of CFCs increased in the atmosphere.

Q: Why chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are responsible for destroying ozone ?

A: Chlorofluorocarbons are chemical compounds made of chlorine, carbon and fluorine. These are…

Q: Given these two statements, which can be concluded? (1) Apart from adverse environmental effects,…

A: The statements given are,

Q: In the atmosphere, is it more common to find two oxygen molecule to joined together than find a…

A: Oxygen is found naturally as a molecule. Two oxygen atoms strongly bind together with a covalent…

Q: List major sources (biogenic and anthropogenic) of ammonia in the air. What happen to ammonia when…

A: Nitrogen is the largest component of air gases and so is its compound ammonia. Ammonia pollution is…

Q: b. Water vapor in the atmosphere is inert, that is, it does not react with other substances       c.…

A: Molecular formula of water is H2O, CH4 is the formula of methane and ammonia has molecular formula…

Q: <p>The two major components of the atmosphere are the diatomic molecules of nitrogen and…

A: Nitrogen is less reactive than oxygen. Because of the strong nitrogen-nitrogen triple bond.

Q: Average ozone concentrations in Jakarta, Indonesia have been reported to be 0.015mg m3 and in Tokyo,…

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Q: Some pollutants are difficult to break down and therefore accumulate in the environment. These are…

A: Pollutants are compounds in which pollutes the environment. They are toxic to living beings.…

Q: 4. List major sources (biogenic and anthropogenic) of ammonia in the air What happen to ammonia when…

A: The major sources of NH3 emissions in air is agriculture, including animal husbandry NH3-based…

Q: Is it possible to create ozone with the technology we have today?

A: Stratospheric ozone is formed naturally through the interaction of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation…

Q: Which ranks the gasses in the troposphere in order of increasing concentration?     A) CO2 < Ar < O2…

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Q: Please explain the differences between Absolute Humidity and Specific Humidity when it comes to the…

A: When discussing the presence or potential presence of water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere, the…

Q: HCFCs are a temporary solution to... HCFCs are a temporary solution to the problem of ozone…

A: The question is asking about the class of compounds that will replace Hydrochlorofluorocarbons…

Q: The overall cause of ozone depletion is associated with the presence of chlorofluorocarbons and…

A: The ozone in the atmosphere reacts with the chlorofluoro carbons to form the oxygen through…

Q: Write the two reactions that contribute most significantly to ozone destruction in the stratosphere…

A: Ozone layer is important as it absorbs harmful ultraviolet B rays because UV-B radiation causes skin…

Q: An industrial factory makes an effort to reduce the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions it…

A: Correct option is (D) explanation is given below

Q: Compare and contrast the roles of ozone (O3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the stratosphere and in…

A: Light emitted from the sum resembles that of a 6000 K black body. The intensity of the radiation…

Q: Given these two statements, which can be concluded? (1) Apart from adverse environmental effects,…

A: The statements given are,

Q: A 2.50 L sample of butane gas (C4H10), measured at 22.0 ºC and 1.20 atm pressure, is combusted…

A: Given Initial volume of butane gas = 2.50 L Temperature = 22.0°C = 295K Pressure = 1.20 atm Volume…

Q: What effect could a volcanic eruption have on the ozone layer? Use your knowledge of atmospheric…

A: The layer which is made up of ozone molecules that protects Earth from almost all the sun's harmful…

Q: The atmosphere is 78 % N2 by volume. How many mL of N2 is contained in 50 mL of air? Indicate…

A: The volume of Nitrogen can be calculated using the formula as written below: Volume of Nitrogen=% of…

Q: Differentiate between London smog and Los Angeles smog?

A: Given terms,             London smog and Los Angeles smog

Q: 6. If excess carbon is present in a container that originally has 1:1 of CO and CO2 and no other…

A: This problem is based on Chemical Equilibrium where we have to use Le Chatelier's Principle to find…

Q: The balanced equation for the chemical equation is Mg+2HCl->MgCl2+H2 If the student used an excess…

A: The balanced equation for the chemical equation is :   Mg + 2HCl ------&gt; MgCl2 + H2  Number of…

Q: 22. A 0.716 mole sample of gas is kept under 875 torr pressure and occupies 6.0 L of space. What…

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Q: what properties of CFC's make them ideal for various commercial application but also make them a…

A: Therefore the physical properties of CFC's make them ideal for various application like freezers,…

Q: How many molecules are in 8.0g of ozone O3

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Q: Determine the density of helium gas (He) at STP. Atomic weight: He- 4

A: The gases occupy the maximum space as there are negligible interactions among the molecules of a…

Q: • What gases are present in the air you breathe? At what concentrations? • Which gas in the air is…

A: The air is expanded about 60 miles from the surface of the earth. Air contains large number of gases…

Q: Which of the following does not readily interact with ozone? Multiple Choice O O Chlorine Nitrogen…

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Q: What is the difference between associated gas and natural gas

A: The energy source from fossils which are deep beneath the surface of the earth is natural gas. They…

Q: explain why certain areas have more air pollution than others.

A: More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality…

Q: Environmental engineers and scientists have reported that ozone depletion is a real problem. List…

A: Ozone layer absorb harmful UV rays coming from the sun and save life of Human from its negative…

Q: What is an ionic atmosphere?

A: Ionic atmosphere is defined as the area at which a charged entity is capable of attracting an entity…

Q: The average length of an O–O single bond is 132 pm. The average length of an O–O double bond is 121…

A: Ozone is O3. It is made up of three atoms attached to one another.

Environmental Pollution

Environmental pollution occurs due to some unwanted alteration in the surroundings which results in unfavorable effects on all organisms of that surrounding.