The depletion of the ozone layer is mainly caused by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The depletion of the ozone layer is mainly caused by:
A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
C. Methane
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), used in refrigerants and aerosols, reach the stratosphere where UV radiation breaks them down, releasing chlorine atoms. These chlorine atoms catalytically destroy ozone (O₃) molecules, leading to the depletion of the ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica.

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The combined gas law is represented by:
A. P₁V₁/T₁ = P₂V₂/T₂
B. PV = nRT
C. V/T = constant
D. PV = constant

Correct Answer: Option A


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The raw materials for cement are:
A. Limestone and clay
B. Marble and salt
C. Gypsum and sand
D. Sand and soda ash

Correct Answer: Option A


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Which of the following is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?
A. They are good conductors of electricity in the solid state.
B. They have low melting and boiling points.
C. They are soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene.
D. They are soluble in water and conduct electricity in molten or aqueous state.

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents like water. In the solid state, ions are fixed in a lattice and cannot move, so they don't conduct. However, in molten or aqueous states, the ions become free to move, allowing them to conduct electricity. They generally have high melting points.

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