Is CH4 an electrolyte?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether methane (CH4) can conduct electricity as an electrolyte, which involves understanding the properties of electrolytes and the molecular structure of CH4.
Answer
CH4 is not an electrolyte.
Methane (CH4) is not an electrolyte.
Answer for screen readers
Methane (CH4) is not an electrolyte.
More Information
Methane is a non-polar molecule and does not dissociate in solution, hence it does not conduct electricity.
Tips
Common mistakes include assuming any molecule with hydrogen is an electrolyte; verifying if the compound dissociates in water can help confirm.
Sources
- Which substance is not an electrolyte? - homework.study.com
- Is CH4 (Methane) an Electrolyte or Non-Electrolyte? - YouTube - youtube.com
- Which of the following compounds is a strong electrolyte? - homework.study.com
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