it talk about methane (ch4) and every thing about it.

1. Methane
(CH4)
By: Rawan Yousef
Alenezi
Teacher: Rachell
Ann Nalog
Class: 8

2. Location on the periodic
table:
• Carbon: sixth element, in the 14th
group or 4A (Non- metal)
• Hydrogen: first element, in the 1st
group or 1A (Non-metal)

3. Type of bond: Travel
covalent bond

4. Valence electron:
• Carbon: four
• Hydrogen: one

5. Carbon:

6. Hydrogen:

7. Lewis dot structure:

8. Molecular shape:

9. Uses:
• The Industrial Uses: Methane, in the form of
natural gas, is important for a variety of
industries. It is a common fabric, plastic, anti-
freeze and fertilizer ingredient. Industrial natural
gas consumers include companies that make
pulp and paper. Food processors, petroleum
refineries and companies that work with stone,
clay and glass, use the energy it releases.
Methane-based combustion helps businesses
dry, dehumidify, melt and sanitize their products.
The use of methane natural gas in commercial
settings also sometimes resembles home uses.

10. • The Home Uses: Natural gas is cheaper
than electricity. It is a lower cost option
for people and businesses who need
power and heat. However, home uses
vary. Some consumers use the methane
in natural gas as a source of energy
while cooking. Others use it to heat and
cool their homes. For example, some
homes use methane natural gas to heat
their water. Another common use in the
home is a natural gas fireplace. There
are also natural gas dryers for your
clothes, but they are less common.

11. •The Distributed Generation: Through a
process called distributed generation, the
methane in natural gas can create electricity.
Microturbines (heat engines) and natural gas
fuel cells can produce enough electrical
energy to power a home. While distributed
generation technology remains in its infancy,
it has a promising future. The Natural Gas
Supply Association predicts that distributed
generation will offer homeowners energy
independence. The first system of this kind
was put in place in a Latham, New York,
home. The home strictly relies on a fuel cell
and its natural gas line for its energy needs.