Question

Atomicity of CH4 and total no. of Atoms​

Answer 1

Explanation:

CH4 contains 1 C and 4 H atoms so its atomicity is 5.

Answer 2

Atomicity (CH4) -

The atomicity of CH4 is 5. Therefore, CH4 is a polyatomic molecule.

Atomicity- It refers to the total number of atoms present in a given compound or molecule and, on its basis, they are classified as:

• Polyatomic
• Diatomic
• Triatomic
• Polyatomic

Total no. of atoms (CH4) -

In a CH4 molecule, there is one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, therefore:

Carbon atoms = 1

Hydrogen atoms = 4

Total no. of atoms = 5

CH4 or Methane

• It belongs of group-14 hydride.
• It is the simplest form of alkaline and is the main constituent of natural gas.
• It is usually formed by degradation of organic matter.
• Its molar mass is 16.04 g/mol.