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n. - Chemical decomposition by applying a radiant energy such as light

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  • 4 ClOOCl + hv -- ClO + ClO so the rate of photolysis, which is proportional to the absorption cross-section, determines how much ClO is available for the cycle.
  • Double boxes are stable species and the arrows represent photolysis.
  • Slide 3: CFC photolysis with high energy UV radiation in the stratosphere.
  • With a high rate of photolysis for chloral, the simulation kicked off too quickly.
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