Methane

Methane  is an organic chemical compound with the chemical formula CH (one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen). It is the simplest alkane and the main component of natural gas. Methane is a colorless, odorless and combustible gas. The chemical formula for methane is
CH4. It burns with oxygen to make carbon dioxide (CO2). The equation for this reaction is
::CH + 2 O \rightarrow CO + 2HO
This is a balanced equation, which means the number of atoms on
the left side equals the number of atoms on the right side. The purpose of a balanced chemical
reaction is to determine the ratio of elements required to complete a reaction. This balanced
equation shows that one molecule of methane requires two molecules of oxygen to make one
molecule of carbon dioxide and two molecules of water.
PHYSICAL DATA 	
Boiling Point: -258.6°F (-161.4°C) 	Liquid Density at Boiling Point: 26.5 lb/ft3 (424.5 kg/m3)
Vapor Pressure @ 70°F (21.1°C) = Above the critical temp. of -116.6°F (-82.6°C)	Gas Density at 70°F. 1 atm .0052
Solubility in Water: Negligible 	Freezing Point: -296,5°F (-182.5°C)
Evaporation Rate: N/A (Gas) 	Specific Gravity (AIR=1) @ 70°F
(21.1°C) = 0.56
Appearance and Odor: Colorless, odorless gas 	
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Category:Organic Compound