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Methane; What is it?By: David, Evan, and Luna

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A Slight Introduction to Methane

CH4 : Methane

Molecular Mass : 16

Number of Atoms : 51 Carbon, 4 Hydrogen

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Bohr Model and Lewis Struc-ture

CarbonLewis Structure of

Methane

Hydrogen

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Types of BondsCompound joined by covalent bondsHydrocarbonMade by Hydrogen and Car-bon

Lewis Structure of Methane

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Physical Properties of Car-bon

Is a soft, dull-gray or black nonmetalSolid at room temperatureBoiling point is 4827 Degrees CelsiusMelting point is 3652 Degrees Celsius

Solid Carbon

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Physical Properties of Hy-drogen

Odorless, colorless, tastelessGas at room temperatureBoiling point is -252.8 Degrees CelsiusMelting point is -259.2 Degrees Celsius

Liquid Hydrogen

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Properties of MethaneColorless and OdorlessNon-poisonousGas at room temperature

Melting point is -184 Degrees Celsius

Boiling point is -164 Degrees Celsius

Solid Methane

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Major sources and uses of Methane

Major sources include gas from animals, landfills, and minesCan be used for:FuelHeating buildingsMaking explosives

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Companies that Methane appeals to and why Methane appeals to themOil companies such as Shell or Exxon Mobil50-90% of all natural gas is made up of methane1/5 of the world’s energy is made by fossil fuels/natural gas

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Hazards and PrecautionsHighly flammableWhen mixed with water, methane can cause explosionsIs a pollutant; aggravates greenhouse effect

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