#propertiesofmethanegas

Methane reacts with reactive substances under vigorous conditions. One such reactive substance is oxygen. Oxidation of methane or in other words combustion (complete) of methane (in fact for any hydrocarbon) results in formation carbon dioxide and water with release of heat. Chemistry students can take more information here: http://onlineorganicchemistrytutor.com/chemical-properties-methane-oxidation/