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What is natural gas?
Answer in Brief
Solution 1
- Natural gas is a natural hydrocarbon gas mixture primarily consisting of methane.
- Usually accompanies the petroleum accumulations.
- It is formed when layers of decomposed plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure over thousands of years.
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Solution 2
Natural gas is associated with mineral oil. Oilfields nearly always produce natural gas. It consists primarily of methane (95%), with minor amounts of propane and ethane. It's a fossil fuel.
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