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Combustion of Methane

Methane combustion in balloons, a Bunsen burner flame, and methane combustion in chlorine are demonstrated.

Combustion of Methane in Balloons


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Balloons filled with only methane and filled with a mixture of methane and oxygen are ignited.

Combustion of Methane in a Bunsen Burner


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A Bunsen burner is lit and the flame is examined. The hottest part of the flame is located.

Combustion of Methane in Chlorine


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A natural gas flame is lowered into a container of chlorine gas.