INCOMPLETE COMBUTION of methane (formula and equation)
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Incomplete combustion means burning in a lack of air
(not enough oxygen). If there is not enough oxygen
available for all the carbon to turn into carbon dioxide
(see complete combustion), then some or all of the
carbon turns to carbon monoxide. This happens with
any hydrocarbon. We shall take methane as an example.
During incomplete combustion methane gas burns with a
yellow flame
(unlike the clear blue flame seen in complete combustion).
Carbon particles (sooty marks) may also be seen.
methane + oxygen  carbon monoxide + water.
2CH4(g) + 3O2(g)  2CO(g) + 4H2O(l)
(not enough oxygen). If there is not enough oxygen
available for all the carbon to turn into carbon dioxide
(see complete combustion), then some or all of the
carbon turns to carbon monoxide. This happens with
any hydrocarbon. We shall take methane as an example.
During incomplete combustion methane gas burns with a
yellow flame
(unlike the clear blue flame seen in complete combustion).
Carbon particles (sooty marks) may also be seen.
methane + oxygen  carbon monoxide + water.
2CH4(g) + 3O2(g)  2CO(g) + 4H2O(l)
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