Methane and Oxygen React. The chemical equation for the combustion of methane. The equation is expressed both with chemical. In the reaction, the the bonds in the methane and oxygen come apart, the atoms rearrange and then re-bond to form water and carbon dioxide. read more
Combustion may be complete or incomplete. Complete combustion of fossil fuels results the production carbon dioxide and water. The incomplete combustion of fossil fuels results in the formation of carbon monoxide and soot (carbon). 1. Complete combustion of methane: Burns with a blue flame. Methane + oxygen carbon dioxide and water. CH 4 + 2O 2 CO 2 + 2H 2 O. 2. read more