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Simple organic compound comprised of one [[Carbon|carbon]] atom covalently bonded to four [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]] atoms.  Methane is flammable and widely used as a fuel.  It is the principal component of "natural gas".
'''Methane''' is a simple organic compound comprised of one [[Carbon|carbon]] atom covalently bonded to four [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]] atoms.  Methane is flammable and widely used as a fuel.  It is the principal component of "natural gas".


Molecular mass:  16.0425 g/mol
Molecular mass:  16.0425 g/mol

Latest revision as of 18:00, 7 February 2008

Methane is a simple organic compound comprised of one carbon atom covalently bonded to four hydrogen atoms. Methane is flammable and widely used as a fuel. It is the principal component of "natural gas".

Molecular mass: 16.0425 g/mol

Chemical formula: CH4