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One chlorine atom can destroy over 100,000 [[1]] molecules before it is removed from the stratosphere. 

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answer is OZONE.

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  • When chlorine and bromine atoms come into contact with ozone in the stratosphere, they destroy ozone molecules. 
  • One chlorine atom can destroy over 100,000 ozone molecules before it is removed from the stratosphere. 
  • Ozone can be destroyed more quickly than it is naturally created.
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One chlorine atom can destroy over 100,000 [[1]] molecules before it is removed from the stratosphere.