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methane is a compound belonging to the homologous series known as Alkanes, containing a single Carbon atom covalently bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms, giving us the formula CH4

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What is the word for complete combustionof methane?

The word for complete combustion of methane is carbon dioxide and water.


What is the word formula for methane?

CH4


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

Methane + Oxygen > Carbon (soot) + Water


What is the Word equation for methane burning?

methane + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water 2 Methane molecules plus 4 Oxygen molecules gives 2 molecules of Carbon dioxide plus 4 Water molecules.


The word equation for methane burning?

Methane plus oxygen produces carbon dioxide and water.


What is the word equation fot methane?

CH4


What ia another word for methane?

Tetrahydridocarbon


Does methane mean the smell of your fart?

Methane is the gas in your flatulence, bacteria in the intestine is the cause of the odor.


Is there a difference between methane and methane ice?

Methane is just a general word for the substance, while methane ice is frozen methane, in it's solid form. It has to be quite cold for this to happen, it's a gas at normal earth temperatures and pressures.


What is the word equation for methane burning in the air?

The reactants are methane CH4 and oxygen O2 and the products are carbon dioxide CO2 and water H2O. CH4 + 2 O2 --> CO2 + 2 H2O


What is the true methane number of methane?

The true methane number of methane is 100. This indicates that methane has the highest resistance to engine knock compared to other hydrocarbons. It is used as a reference fuel for determining the knock resistance of other fuels.


Is methane a natural gas?

Yes, methane is a type of natural gas. It is a hydrocarbon gas that is the primary component of natural gas found in the earth's crust. Methane is released during the production and extraction of natural gas.