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## Covalent Bonding Structure A carbon atom has 4 electrons in the outer shell. By sharing electrons with each H atom, the carbon will have 8 electrons in the outer shell and each hydrogen will have 2 electrons in its outer shell. Therefore, carbon forms 4 covalent bonds, 1 with each H. So it'll be...

## Covalent Bonding Structure A carbon atom has 4 electrons in the outer shell. By sharing electrons with each H atom, the carbon will have 8 electrons in the outer shell and each hydrogen will have 2 electrons in its outer shell. Therefore, carbon forms 4 covalent bonds, 1 with each H. So it'll be $(CH_4)$ - built of covalent bonds. * This is electrostatic forces of attraction between each positive ion and delocalized electrons. * Some metals can be hammered into shape (Malleable). * Some metals can also be drawn out in wires (Ductile).