Which of the Following Causes the Unnatural,or Human-Made,destruction of Ozone

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes the unnatural,or human-made,destruction of ozone?

• A) An O₂ molecule absorbs UV energy, which causes it to split into two O atoms.
• B) A single O atom combines with an O₂ molecule to form O₃.
• C) An O₃ molecule absorbs UV radiation and splits into O₂ + O.
• D) A Cl atom reacts with an O₃ molecule creating ClO and O₂.
• E) A ClO molecule gives up its O to another single O from an O₃.

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