Key Stage 3
Meaning
Methanol is a transparent liquid (at room temperature) compound with chemical formula CH3OH.
About Methanol
- Methanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Methanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Methanol is a transparent liquid (STP) alcohol with chemical formula CH3OH.
About Methanol
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| CH3OH | CH3OH |  |
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- Methanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Methanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
- <chem>2CH3OH + 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 4H2O</chem>