A product formed from the thermochemical reaction when 3 moles of methane burn in the presence of oxygen.

Question

Include the thermochemical equation with the energy change and describe the impact the gaseous product could have on the environment.

Answer 1

methane = CH₄

oxygen = O₂

CH₄ + 2O₂ ==> CO₂ + 2H₂O + energy (heat) ... balanced equation

This is an exothermic reaction so heat energy is a product. The 3 moles of methane is meaningless unless we know the ∆H of the reaction. The impact of the gaseous product (CO₂) on the environment depends on what you believe carbon dioxide does to the environment. I'll leave it to you to read about that and provide your own answer.