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Methane is flammable, but carbon dioxide is not. Does this make sense? Why or why not
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Yes, it does make sense. Methane (CH4) is flammable because it is a hydrocarbon that can react with oxygen (O2) in the presence of an ignition source to produce heat, light, and combustion products like carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is not flammable because it is already fully oxidized and stable. It does not have the necessary chemical structure or energy to support combustion.
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