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- is it possible to run out of natural gas, and if so, how much longer will it last?

-as natural gas is a fossil fuel, is it more beneficial for the environment to burn that rather than other fossil fuels, such as coal?

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Natural gas is a major energy source that counts for about 20% of the worlds energy supply.

Natural gas can be a supply of energy for electricity production, heating (for water and cooking) and industrial purposes such as H2 gas production for powering fuel cells and creating ammonia for fertiliser

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Methane produces 899 kJ of energy per mole

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-creates greenhouse gas emissions
-highly volatile and can be dangerous if handled carelessly
-leak detection is difficult, as it is colourless, odourless and tasteless

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-Can be efficiently and safely stored
-More environmentally friendly compared to other fossil fuels and 60-90% less smog-producing pollutants
-most natural reserves are under utilised.

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Natural gas is mainly methane.
CH4 +2 O2--> CO2 + 2 H2

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Natural gas is formed over millions of years when layers of decomposing plant/animal matter are exposed to intense heat and pressure under the surface of the earth.

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Natural gas is composed of mainly of methane but also has other short alkanes such as ethane, propane and butane.

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Natural Gas is not carbon neutral and causes a net increase in atmospheric CO2 when burnt

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel

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Natural Gas is non-renewable and cannot be easily replaced in a relatively short period of time