Natural gas

Definition

A fossil fuel consisting mainly of methane, with smaller quantities of other gases.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.15 · Paper 2

Methane is found in natural gas and is its main component. Natural gas is extracted from underground deposits.
Revise: Non-renewable Fuels

1
Keep the origins separate: petrol, kerosene and diesel oil are obtained from crude oil, whereas methane is found in natural gas.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A fossil fuel consisting mainly of methane, with smaller quantities of other gases.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.15 · Paper 2

Methane is found in natural gas and is its main component. Natural gas is extracted from underground deposits.
Revise: Non-renewable Fuels

1
Keep the origins separate: petrol, kerosene and diesel oil are obtained from crude oil, whereas methane is found in natural gas.

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