Answer to Question #20709 in Physical Chemistry for lucy

Question #20709
when methane is burned the waste gasses contain carbon dioxide and nitrogen why is this?
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Expert's answer
2012-12-18T09:57:57-0500
When methane is burnt it produces CO2 and H2O
Equation:
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
The exhaust of the kiln would then contain the CO2 produced and the unreacted balance of the air which is predominantly nitrogen. Water vapor would also be present in the exhaust gas stream.

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