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Describe the process of Ozone Depletion. How does it happen, and why?Diagram below to help!

Describe the process of Ozone Depletion. How does it happen, and why?Diagram below-example-1
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Ozone depletion occurs as a consequence of electron competition among Chloride and Oxygen. Both elements have strong affinity to electrons (that is, high electronegativy). Therefore, both atoms are capable of sequestring electrons from other molecules. The process of Ozone depletion depicts a loop, with potential exponential scalation (that is, capable of abrupt increasing, as long as there are enough CFC). As long as one Chloride atom is among Ozone, "it will pursuit" electrons which are rich in Ozone. The Ozone splits in a stable form molecular Oxygen, and an unstable one, the single Oxygen (that is, a radical). This radical, is as "electron thirsty" as the Chloride, so it goes after the Oxygen, Chloride sequestrate before. Imagine this with several thousands of atoms of Chloride in th atmosphere.

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