Methane vs. Ethane

Methanenoun

The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH4, being a constituent of natural gas.

Methanenoun

Any of very many derivatives of methane.

Methanenoun

A light, colorless, gaseous, inflammable hydrocarbon, CH4; marsh gas. It is the simplest of the aliphatic hydrocarbons. See Marsh gas, under Gas.

Methanenoun

a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

Methane

Methane (US: , UK: ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 (one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen). It is a group-14 hydride and the simplest alkane and is the main constituent of natural gas.

Ethanenoun

An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.

Ethanenoun

The same compound, subjected to modification by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms with other radicals.

Ethanenoun

A gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol (ethyl alcohol), acetaldehyde, ether, and acetic acid. Called also dimethyl.

Ethanenoun

a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel

Ethanenoun

a colourless, odourless, flammable gas which is a constituent of petroleum and natural gas. It is the second member of the alkane series.

Ethane

Ethane ( or ) is an organic chemical compound with chemical formula C2H6. At standard temperature and pressure, ethane is a colorless, odorless gas.