The chemical equation below shows the reaction of methane (CH4) and oxygen gas (O2) to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O In this equation, which of the following are products? A. methane and oxygen gas B. carbon dioxide and methane C. carbon dioxide and water

Answer :

Answer

Option C - Carbon Dioxide and Water

Explanation

The chemical equation reaction of methane (CH4) and oxygen gas (O2) to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O.

In this equation, carbon dioxide and water are products. Products are substances which are formed after a chemical reaction so in this case carbon dioxide and water are formed as a result after a chemical reaction. Therefore, these are products of reaction of methane and oxygen gas.

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The answer is C. Carbon dioxide and Water

Explanation In chemical reactions, reactants are the substances that enter the chemical reaction; they are the starting materials. Products are the substances that are produced by the chemical reaction; they are the ending materials.

Therefore, in this chemical reaction, methane and oxygen gas are the reactants. Carbon dioxide and water are the products.

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