Write the two balanced equations, one for the incomplete combustion of methane (to form carbon monoxide and water vapor), and another one for the complete combustion of methane (forming carbon dioxide and whatever vapor). What are the conditions, at which do you think the incomplete combustion might take place instead of the complete combustion? What is the health risk associated with this process?

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Write the two balanced equations, one for the incomplete combustion of methane (to form carbon monoxide and water vapor), and another one for the complete combustion of methane (forming carbon dioxide and whatever vapor).  What are the conditions, at which do you think the incomplete combustion might take place instead of the complete combustion?  What is the health risk associated with this process?

DrBob222 · Answer

Are you telling me that you don't know how to write the equations? The problem TELLS you the products. The first one is
CH4 + O2 ==> CO + 2H2O

Please state exactly what you don't understand about this problem and I can help you through it.