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Methane

The Many Names for Methane

- There are many names for methane.
- The chemical name for methane is tetrahydridocarbon.
- Other common names for methane include marsh gas, methyl hydride, biogas, fire damp and many more.
- The chemical formula for methane is CH4.  (Methane, 2004). (Methane, n.d.).

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Methane Gas Bubbles
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