Is CH4 covalent?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether methane (CH4) is a covalent compound. Methane is composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, and it is formed by covalent bonds where electrons are shared between these atoms.
Answer
CH4 is covalent
The final answer is CH4 is covalent.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is CH4 is covalent.
More Information
Methane (CH4) consists of one carbon atom forming four single covalent bonds with four hydrogen atoms.
Tips
Students sometimes mistake CH4 for an ionic compound due to the presence of hydrogen, but it is covalent due to the share of electrons.
Sources
- Ionic vs Covalent: Methane - learnwithdrscott.com
- CH4 Ionic or Covalent - homework.study.com
- Is methane a single covalent bond? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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