How CCl3F contributes to global warming?

Jannette Kotz: It doesn't. It is a chloroflorocarbon (CFC). There is not enough of it in the atmosphere to significantly contribute to global warming. It is, however, said to break down the ozone layer. The Ozone layer is not the same as global warming. In fact, there are some that say that the ozone layer contributes slightly to global warming. CFC and global warming are 2 separate issues. Trying to link them is a very bad science.If this is a homework assignment, I would suggest starting here :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletionFind some other links about the ozone layer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_gasNote in the above link that CFCs are a greenhouse gas, but their contribution is so small as to not make any difference....Show more