Combustion of Methane
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
Tổng quan
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.
Người tham gia
| Vai trò | Chất | Hệ số | Trạng thái |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chất phản ứng | Methane CH₄ | 1 | (g) |
| Chất phản ứng | Oxygen O | 2 | (g) |
| Sản phẩm | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 1 | (g) |
| Sản phẩm | Water H₂O | 2 | (l) |
Ví dụ thực tế
Natural gas stoves and furnaces burn methane for heating and cooking in millions of homes worldwide.
Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp
Natural gas combustion provides about 24% of global energy. Gas turbine power plants use this reaction to generate electricity with higher efficiency than coal.
Tính chất
- Loại
- Combustion
- Thuận nghịch
- Không
- Năng lượng
- Tỏa nhiệt
- 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.