Methane
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Structural formula of methane. C is carbon and H is hydrogen. The lines show that the atoms are joined by chemical bonds.
Methane is a hydrocarbon that is a gas at room temperature (20oC). Its molecular formula is CH4, so it has one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms in a molecule. It is often found as the main part of natural gas. Methane is a greenhouse gas 22 times more effective than carbon dioxide.
[change] Uses
Methane is used in gas taps in places such as chemistry classrooms, laboratories, etc. as it burns very easily because of it's simple molecular structure.
[change] Molecular Structure
Methane's molecular structure is very simple. It is a single carbon atom surrounded by four hydrogen atoms.
[change] Production
Methane cannot be produced. It is found in crude oil and is obtained by fractional distilation.

