Glencoe Chemistry: Matter and Change, Student Edition
Glencoe Chemistry: Matter and Change, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780076774609
Author: McGraw-Hill Education
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 1.1, Problem 4SSC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the development of chlorofluorocarbons and their uses needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Any substance (or element) consisting of the matter is defined as a chemical. Chlorofluorocarbons do not occur in nature spontaneously. It’s a human made chemical. CFCs were developed (or formed) by industrial chemists.

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Answer to Problem 4SSC

CFCs are anthropogenic compounds. It is used as an alternative of refrigerants.

Explanation of Solution

A group of unperfumed manufactured chemicals is Chlorofluorocarbons (or CFCs). Chlorofluorocarbons are anthropogenic compounds. CFCs were developed (or formed) as a safe choice to ammonia, a popular refrigerant.

Uses of CFCs are mentioned below:

  1. As refrigerants in foams,
  2. As propellants in various spray cans.
Conclusion

Chlorofluorocarbons human made chemical, used as refrigerants.

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