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3.Write the chemical equation for the reaction when methane burns in (2) (a) Sufficient supply of oxygen (b) Insufficient supply of oxygen

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Answer:

(a) CH₄ + 2O₂ ----> CO₂ + 2H₂O

(b) 2CH₄ + 3O₂ ----> 2CO + 4H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

The burning of methane in an insufficient supply of air leads to incomplete combustion releasing carbon monoxide which is extremely poisonous and cause death.

When methane burnt in air or oxygen, it produces large amounts of heat, together with carbon dioxide and water vapour

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the answer is god

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because god created everything therefore hes the answer to everything

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