Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Air quality and climate

Air quality and climate — practice question

An ozone layer occurs in the stratosphere around 30 km above the Earth’s surface.
(a(i))[1]

Compounds with formulae such as $\text{CCl}_3\text{F}$ and $\text{C}_2\text{Cl}_2\text{F}_5$ cause ozone depletion. State the general name for these compounds.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain, in terms of human health, why it matters that the ozone in the stratosphere should not become too depleted.

(b(i))[1]

In the stratosphere, ozone, $\text{O}_3$, is broken down into oxygen by photochemical reactions. What is meant by the term photochemical reaction?

(b(ii))[1]

Construct an equation for the decomposition of ozone molecules into oxygen molecules.

(c)[1]

Ozone oxidises $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ ions to $\text{Fe}^{3+}$ ions. Complete the ionic equation for this reaction.\n\n$\ldots\,\text{Fe}^{2+} + \ldots\,\text{H}^+ + \text{O}_3 \rightarrow \ldots\,\text{Fe}^{3+} + \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{O}_2$

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