Creating Methane: The Process of Combining Hydrogen and Carbon

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Start date May 28, 2011
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May 28, 2011

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If you were given pure hydrogen and pure carbon what would you have to do to make methane?

Heat and pressure?

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May 28, 2011

mrmiller1

What form is your pure carbon in? If you meant pure carbon dioxide then maybe you could do 4H2 + CO2 = CH4 + 2H2O

1. What is methane?

Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest hydrocarbon compound, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It is the main component of natural gas and is also produced by various biological processes.

2. How is methane created?

Methane is created through a process called methanogenesis, which involves the combination of carbon and hydrogen atoms. This process can occur naturally through geological processes or be artificially created in a lab.

3. What are the main sources of methane?

The main sources of methane include natural gas deposits, agricultural activities such as livestock farming and rice cultivation, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants.

4. Why is methane considered a greenhouse gas?

Methane is considered a greenhouse gas because it has the ability to trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. It has a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide, meaning it contributes more to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

5. What are the potential uses of methane?

Methane has various potential uses, including as a fuel source for heating and cooking, in the production of electricity, and as a feedstock for the production of other chemicals. It is also being explored as a potential source of renewable energy, through processes such as biomethanation and anaerobic digestion.