Asked by JUSTUS FIELDS on Jun 13, 2024

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odorless gases used as propellants in aerosol cans, as coolants, and in solvents and plastic foam

A) sulfur dioxides
B) nitrogen oxides
C) wet deposition
D) dry deposition
E) CFCs
F) ozone

Odorless Gases

Gases that lack a detectable smell, and can be natural or manufactured, with some posing health risks if inhaled in sufficient concentrations.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, a class of chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosols, which have been found to deplete the ozone layer.

  • Pinpoint the critical gases that contribute to the erosion of the ozone layer and their provenance.
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JB
Jeffery BakerJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are odorless gases that have been widely used as propellants in aerosol cans, as coolants, and in solvents and plastic foam.