Chemistry in Context
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Chapter 2, Problem 47Q
One mechanism that helps break down ozone in the Antarctic region involves the BrO• free radical. Once formed, it reacts with ClO• to form BrCl and O2. BrCl, in turn, reacts with sunlight to break into Cl• and Br•, both of which react with O3 and form O2.
- a. Represent this information with a set of equations.
- b. What is the net equation for this cycle?
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