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Empirical formula: CH4
Formula weight: 16.043 g/mole
Summary: Calculated Structure
Common name: Methane
Short description: Methane is a non-toxic, colorless, odorless gas that comprises 94.6% of natural gas.
Keyword: coal bed
Keyword: natural gas
Keyword: fuel
IUPAC name: Methane
Miscellaneous comments: Structure was calculated using PCModel V7.0 from Serena Software, Box 3076, Bloomington, IN 47402-3076.
Layman's explanation: Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon, but certainly not the least important. It is an important fuel source providing electricity, thermal energy and transportation fuel. Unfortunately, the second largest source of greenhouse emissions is methane, most of which is released from landfills.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
Status: Complete, visible to public
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