Question

Can carbon atoms C, share electrons with four hydrogen atoms, H to form a methane molecule? Explain.[proton number: H=1,C=6]​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, it will form a methane molecule

Explanation:

This is because carbon has a valency of 4. Carbon has a boon that it can give or take 4 electrons. hydrogen has a valency of 1. carbon will give 1 of 4 electrons to 4 atoms of hydrogen each. they will form bonds and methane will be formed. here is the structure for methane.

H

ll

H = C = H

ll

H