natural gas by brock knutson what is natural gas? it is a gas that is used a lot inside of your home...
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Natural gasBy Brock Knutson
What is natural gas?
It is a gas that is used a lot inside of your home
It is has a verity of uses.
It is a flammable gas that is madeup of mostly methane.
Combustion of natural gas
(formula)Scientists would write the following to represent the combustion
of methane.
CH4[g] + 2 O2[g] -> CO2[g] + 2 H2O[l] +
891 kJ
Where is natural gas located?
It is found about a mile below the earths surface
Some of the things that natural gas can be used for are:
Barbecues
Water Heaters
Stoves/Ranges
Fireplace Logs
Patio Heaters and Fire Pits
What are some of the uses for Natural gas?
Yes it can beNatural gas is a gas that you can’t see or smell
Because of that reason, the gas company puts a chemical called mercaptan in it.
That gives it the smell of rotten eggs
Is it dangerous?
Is natural gas a renewable resource?
No.It is a fossil fuel. That means that there is only a certain amount that is
buried in the earth
Is there a health risk to us, if we
continue to use it?Not really.
It has far less pollutants in it, compared to coal and others.
Is there something that could replace Natural Gas?Not at this moment in time
(or at least from what I have read.)
Pro’s of using natural gas
It's clean...
It's domestic...
it's economical...
It's efficient...
It's multi-purpose...
It's dependable..
Con’s of using natural gas
Non renewable resource
Difficult to transport
Releases a lot of CO2 when burned
Effects on the surrounding environment
Volatility of Price
Are there other sources of power that can be used instead of Natural Gas?
Solar PowerSolar power is a form of power that is emitted from the sun.
Sourceshttp://www.pge.com/microsite/safety_esw_ngsw/ngsw/efficiently/uses.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_natural_gas_a_renewable_resource
http://www.naturalgas.org/environment/naturalgas.asp
http://www.oru.com/energyandsafety/naturalgas/benefits.html
http://interdisciplinaryenergystudy.wiki.lovett.org/Cons+Of+Using+Natural+Gas