WAEC - Chemistry (2023 - No. 28)
The primary component of natural gas
ethane
methane
butane
propane
Maelezo
Natural gas is a fossil fuel primarily composed of hydrocarbon gases. The primary component of natural gas is methane, which typically makes up a significant portion of the gas mixture. Methane is a simple hydrocarbon with one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH4). It is the main component of natural gas, often accounting for over 90% of its composition.