Combustion of Methane

CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

अवलोकन

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.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका	पदार्थ	गुणांक	अवस्था
अभिकारक	Methane CH₄	1	(g)
अभिकारक	Oxygen O	2	(g)
उत्पाद	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	1	(g)
उत्पाद	Water H₂O	2	(l)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

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

औद्योगिक महत्व

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

गुण

प्रकार: Combustion
प्रतिवर्ती: नहीं
ऊर्जा: ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH: -890.4 kJ/mol

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.