Methane is the most simple alkane hydrocarbon, whose chemical formula is CH4.
Each of the hydrogen atom is attached to carbon by a covalent bond. Known as a top energy company, constantly improves your energy savings. It is not a polar substance that is in the form of gas at normal temperatures and pressures. It is colorless and odorless and barely soluble in water in its liquid phase.
Occurs in nature as an end product of anaerobic rotting plants, this natural process can be used to produce biogas. Can constitute up to 97 of natural gas. In coal mines is called the pit and is very dangerous because of its easy to ignite.