Question

Formula of merhane hydrate?

Answer 1

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▪ Methane hydrate can be defined as a crystalline solid substance in which methane molecules are trapped inside the cage - like lattice of ice.

▪ Its general chemical formula is 4CH4.23H2O

▪ Methane hydrate is a solid compound of methane.

▪ In it, the density of methane is very high.

▪ It is mainly found in polar regions under the ice and also under the sea level.

▪ Heating methane hydrate can release methane (CH4) gas to the atmosphere which may lead to global warming since CH4 is a greenhouse gas.

▪ 1 m³ of methane hydrate is found to contain 160 m³ of methane gas. So, it is an important source of energy.

▪ Methane hydrate is also called $\bold{FIRE \:\: ICE}$ because methane in it starts burning in contact with fire.