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Chlorofluorocarbons are refrigerants that are used in air conditioning systems and refrigeration appliances. These chemicals which are let into the environment as a vapor are responsible for causing erosion of the ozone layer. These problems are caused by damaged equipment or improperly maintained appliances.

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What causes the dipletion of ozone layer?

Chlorofluorocarbons


How can in write the word chlorofluorocarbon in a sentence?

The chlorine in chlorofluorocarbons causes depletion of atmospheric ozone.


What causes low ozone concentrations in the atmosphere?

Low ozone concentrations are caused in part by chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs.


Why does chlorofluorocarbons causes holes in the ozone layer?

See "What is causing the depletion of the Ozone Layer?" in the"Related questions" section below.


What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?

Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.


What color is chlorofluorocarbons?

Chlorofluorocarbons are usually colorless gases or liquids.


What is the material that causes the destruction of the ozone layer?

The destruction of ozone layer is caused by chlorofluorocarbons. These compounds initiate a chain reaction in the ozone layer which destroys these molecules.


What is frochrabonlorolucos unscrambled?

The anagram is chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's, e.g. some freons).


Is is CFC's a chlorofluorocarbons?

yes


What are man made gases which affect ozone?

Chlorofluorocarbons as always are the reply. These are the gases with most ozone depletion potential. The potential is too high to be imagined.CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).


What effects does chlorofluorocarbon have?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS) not only causes hole in ozone layer but also causes greenhouse effects and adversely affects human life and environment as UV rays can direct affect human body due to ozone hole


How can you use the word chlorofluorocarbons in a sentence?

Chlorofluorocarbons are thought to deteriorate the ozone.