How many valence electrons does CH4 have?

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How many valence electrons does CH4 have?

2006-11-27 06:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jana M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Your question is somewhat confussing. According to hybridization of carbon atom (sp3) orbitals to form the covalent bonding with nitrogen, there is no available electrons in any of the component atoms because bondings are already formed.

If you are referring to carbon atom valence at the moment of forming the bondings the answer is four electrons.

Hope it helps!

Good luck!

2006-11-27 06:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Ch4 has 8 valence electrons. C has 4 valence and each H had 1 valence.

2006-11-27 06:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by JustMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2006-11-27 06:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by LC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2006-11-27 06:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋