Question

___________ is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.

Answer 1

Properties of Methane -

• Methane is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.
• It occurs as natural gas along with petroleum deposits under the surface of the earth.
• It also occurs in marshy areas.
• The molecular formula of methane is ${\mathrm{CH}}_4$.
• It is a good gaseous fuel because apart from liberating a lot of heat, it does not produce smoke while burning and is lighter than air.

Thus, methane is an excellent fuel for domestic cooking.