Combustion of Methane

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Methane CH₄ 1 (g)
反応物 Oxygen O 2 (g)
生成物 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)
生成物 Water H₂O 2 (l)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

天然ガス燃焼は世界のエネルギーの約24%を提供しています。ガスタービン発電所はこの反応を使用して、石炭よりも高い効率で電力を生成しています。

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.