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What planet astmospher has methane clouds?

Uranus has an atmosphere that contains methane clouds. Methane in Uranus' atmosphere absorbs red light, giving the planet its distinctive blue-green color.


Methane is present on the giant gas planets yet on earth it is considered to be a fossil fuel how can there be fossil fuels on other planets or is the premise that methane is of fossil origin false?

The term "fossil fuel" is not a category of matter, but just how that fuel became the way it was. It refers to any substance which can be used as fuel and which originally came from living matter (such as prehistoric plants). It is false that all methane is a "fossil fuel" since only methane deposits that exist as a result of fossilization of plants and animals that died millions of years ago is a fossil fuel. Other methane is not. Methane created in any other manner is not a fossil fuel.


What are the two main products of the combustion of methane and others fossil fuels?

Burning methane releases only carbon dioxide and water.


Why is methane dangerous and what are the potential risks associated with its presence in the environment?

Methane is dangerous because it is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. When released into the atmosphere, methane traps heat and contributes to climate change. Additionally, methane is highly flammable and can pose a risk of explosions if it accumulates in enclosed spaces. In the environment, methane can also displace oxygen, leading to asphyxiation in confined areas. Overall, the presence of methane in the environment poses risks to both human health and the planet's climate.


Is methane a single compound or a mixture?

Methane (CH4) is a compound because it is composed of at least two atoms of a different element.

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What is the composition of dwarf planet?

traces of methane,hydrogen and helium atoms like most other planets


Methane gives what planet there color?

Methane absorbs the red and yellow light on Uranus and Neptune, while the clouds of these planets reflect the green and blue light


What planets atmosphere is full of methane clouds?

The planet Uranus has an atmosphere filled with methane along with other gases like hydrogen and helium. The methane in the atmosphere gives Uranus its blue-green color and forms clouds that create hazy bands across the planet.


Which two planets have methane gas?

Uranus and Neptune have large relative amounts Jupiter and Saturn have a small percent of methane


What two planets have methane in there atmosphere?

Neptune and Uranus both have high concentrations of methane in their atmospheres.


Which planet has methane as the main gas in its atmosphere?

The giant outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have extremely thick atmospheres of hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia. Titan, the moon of Saturnalso has a methane-ammonia atmosphere.


Is Jupiter a terrestrial planet or a gaseous planet?

No.jupiter is a gas planet. it is mostly made from hydrogen, helium and methane.


Is the planet Eris the same as the planet Haumea?

No, they are two different "dwarf Planets".


Does methane gas make planets appear blue?

Methane gas alone does not make planets appear blue. The color of a planet largely depends on its atmospheric composition and the scattering of light by particles in the atmosphere. For example, methane in combination with other gases like nitrogen and oxygen can contribute to the blue appearance of Neptune.


The two planet coldest are?

Neptune and Uranus are the two coldest 'planets'.


What planet has 0 moons?

Among the planets in the solar system the only two planets do not have any moon at all . And they are the planets Mercury and the planet Venus. Both these planets are nearer the sun compared to earth.


What planet has methane in its atmosphere?

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