The combustion of methane (CH 4) is similar to that of hydrogen, though with methane, many more chemical reactions take place before stable molecules form.

13O_2 \rightarrow 8CO_2 + 10H_2O\) Watch this video to see how a combustion reaction can be represented with a word and symbol equation. \(CH_4\) is the formula for methane, the largest component ...

The copper demonstrates heterogenous catalysis in the combustion of acetone to carbon dioxide and ... The role of oxygen in the reaction can be shown by covering the top of the flask with a heat ...