Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 20 - Chemistry in the Atmosphere - Questions & Problems - Page 925: 20.15

Answer

Chlorofluorocarbons are most commonly used as refrigerants (dichlorodifluoromethane), propellants (trichlorofluoromethane), and solvents. They are volatile, have a low boiling point, odor-free, and tasteless. They are non-toxic and stable compounds. CFCs are used in air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, for dry cleaning, or cleaning electronic devices.

Work Step by Step

Chlorofluorocarbons are most commonly used as refrigerants (dichlorodifluoromethane), propellants (trichlorofluoromethane), and solvents. They are volatile, have a low boiling point, odor-free, and tasteless. They are non-toxic and stable compounds. CFCs are used in air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, for dry cleaning, or cleaning electronic devices.
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