Combustion of Methane

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

Aperçu

Methane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. This is the primary reaction in natural gas combustion, releasing significant thermal energy. Natural gas is approximately 95% methane and is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, producing the least CO2 per unit of energy.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Methane CH₄ 1 (g)
Réactif Oxygen O 2 (g)
Produit Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)
Produit Water H₂O 2 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Natural gas stoves and furnaces burn methane for heating and cooking in millions of homes worldwide.

Importance industrielle

Natural gas combustion provides about 24% of global energy. Gas turbine power plants use this reaction to generate electricity with higher efficiency than coal.

Propriétés

Type
Combustion
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-890,4 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

Combustion of Carbon Monoxide Combustion of Ethylene Combustion of Glycerol Combustion of Methanol Combustion of Phenol Combustion of Naphthalene Combustion of Octane (Gasoline) Combustion of Hydrogen Gas Combustion of Cyclohexane Combustion of Benzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Methane?
The balanced equation is: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Methane?
Combustion of Methane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Methane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Methane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -890.4 kJ/mol.