Combustion of Methane

CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Methane CH₄	1	(g)
Reagente	Oxygen O	2	(g)
Produto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	1	(g)
Produto	Water H₂O	2	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

A combustão de gás natural fornece cerca de 24 % da energia global. As centrais termoelétricas de ciclo combinado utilizam esta reação para gerar eletricidade com maior eficiência do que o carvão.

Propriedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -890,4 kJ/mol

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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.