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Write the chemical equation for the complete
combustion of methane, CH4.

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Answer:

Balanced Equation: CH₄ + 2O₂ ⇒ 2H₂O + CO₂

Step-by-step explanation:

A combustion reaction is when something reacts with O₂ to get CO₂ and H₂O

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The combustion of methane is represented by the equation: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O. The combustion of methane gas heats a pot on a stove.
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