A colleague states, Since there is no detectable chemical change when methane (CH 4 ) and oxygen
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A colleague states, “Since there is no detectable chemical change when methane (CH4) and oxygen mix, the reaction of these two substances is not spontaneous.” Explain what is wrong with this statement.
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Chemistry Principles And Practice
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