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Methane has the molecular structure of CH4, it contains a carbon atom, thus it is a carbon compound. But it is not itself considered carbon.

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What is the number of carbon in methane?

In methane (CH4), carbon is in the 4- oxidation state.


What do carbon and methane have in common?

Carbon is a chemical element; methane (CH4) is a chemical compound containing carbon.


Number of carbon atoms in methane?

1 atom of carbon (C) in 1 molecule of methane (CH4)


When methane reacts with very little oxygen carbon is produced what is the word equation for this?

Methane + Oxygen > Carbon (soot) + Water


Methane can be broken down into carbon and hydrogen If 8 grams of methane makes 6 grams of carbon. How much carbon can grow 4 grams of methane make?

This is very basic math. Carbon = 6/8*Methane (6/8)*4=3 3 g


What elements is methane gas made of?

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Is methane gass an element mixture or compound?

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Is silicon in methane?

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Is methane an atom?

Methane is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH4.


Molecule that consists of one carbon and four hydrogen atoms?

The molecular formula is CH4. This molecule is know as Carbon tetrahydride or more simply Methane.


Methane also known as carbon tetrahydride would have what formulas?

The chemical formula for methane is CH4. It is composed of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. Carbon tetrahydride is not a commonly used name for methane.


Does the hydrogen on methane go when it becomes carbon dioxide?

Methane burns in oxygen and gets oxidised. Carbon is oxidised to carbon dioxide, hydrogen to water.