asked 63.9k views
5 votes
Why is methane such a common molecule?

asked
User AZhao
by
8.4k points

2 Answers

7 votes
Methane (CH4) is a hydrocarbon which is a primary component of natural gas, Methane is more than 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere.
answered
User Feroze
by
8.5k points
6 votes

Answer:

Because it is formed by combining two elements i.e carbon and hydrogen.

answered
User Lionels
by
7.6k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories