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'''Methane''' is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH4. It is the simplest alkane, and the principal component of natural gas. Methane's bond angles are 109.5 degrees. Burning one molecule of methane in the presence of [[oxygen]] releases one molecule of CO2 (carbon dioxide) and two molecules of [[Water|H<sub>2</sub>O]]: | '''Methane''' is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH4. It is the simplest alkane, and the principal component of natural gas. Methane's bond angles are 109.5 degrees. Burning one molecule of methane in the presence of [[oxygen]] releases one molecule of CO2 (carbon dioxide) and two molecules of [[Water|H<sub>2</sub>O]]: | ||
: | :CH<sub>4</sub> + 2O<sub>2</sub> → CO<sub>2</sub> + (H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub> | ||
Methane's relative abundance and clean burning process makes it a very attractive fuel. However, because it is a gas (at normal temperature and pressure; see STP), methane is difficult to transport from its source. In its natural gas form, it is generally transported in bulk by pipe or LNG carriers. | Methane's relative abundance and clean burning process makes it a very attractive fuel. However, because it is a gas (at normal temperature and pressure; see STP), methane is difficult to transport from its source. In its natural gas form, it is generally transported in bulk by pipe or LNG carriers. | ||
