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The reaction in which methane is burned, CH4 +202 --> 2H20 + CO2, is an example of a

combustion reaction
O synthesis reaction
O decomposition reaction
O precipitate reaction

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Answer: Combustion

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Methane gas or natural gas is the hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen as shown below: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O There are two types of combustion reactions: complete and incomplete combustion. Therefore there are four products, carbon dioxide, water, carbon, and carbon monoxide.

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