Reactants
Combustion of Methane
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CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O
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Atom conservation
1 C · 4 H · 4 O — both sides
Reaction type
Exothermic combustion (releases heat + light)
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen