2006-10-29 08:20:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Methane isn't a bond at all. It contains covalent bonds, because both the elements in it (C and H) are non-metals.
2006-10-29 08:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methane consists of one carbon atom covalently bonded to four hydrogen atoms. The formula is CH4. It is shaped like a four sided pyramid with triangular sides (tetrahedron) with the carbon atom in the center and a hydrogen atom at each corner.
2006-10-29 15:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by JimWV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
methane with molecular formular CH4 is made up of covalent bonds.C-atom has a valency of 4 and H-atom has a valency of 1 therefore they share electrons.
since H-atoms have a valency of 1 it requires 4 H-atoms to make the compound stable.
think u get the point.
2006-10-29 08:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it is a molecule. It has covalent bonds.
2006-10-29 08:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋