Question

what is the atomic number of methane

Answer 1

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⭐ We don't use atomic number for compounds. We use it for only elements.
⭐ So, as methane is a compound, it does not have atomic number. It is not an element. It's chemical formula is CH4.

Molecular weight is 16 g

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Answer 2

atomic number of methane

Explanation:

Methane is a hydrocarbon compound which has four hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one carbon atom. It is a molecular structure and hence does not possess an atomic number

The atomic number of the carbon atom present in methane is 6 and that of each hydrogen atom is 1.