Question

Underneath the ocean floor, methane can exist as a solid known as methane hydrate. Methane hydrate forms when large amounts of methane become trapped in the crystal structure of water, which develops into a solid similar to ice. A scientist working for a deep water drilling company is studying the properties of the three different phases of methane: methane hydrate, liquified natural gas, and natural gas. Which of the properties is true

Answer 1

Answer:

Methane is present in solid, liquid and gaseous form.

Explanation:

Methane hydrate is present in solid state when the hydrogen-bonded water and methane gas come into contact at high pressures and low temperatures in the deep oceans while on the other hand, methane which is present inside the earth surface in gaseous form due to non-availability of water that can combine with methane. Methane is also found in liquid form when it is cool with high pressure and low temperature.