Question

Explain the bonding in methane molecule using electron dot structure.

Answer 1

The bonding in methane molecule using electron dot structure:

• The chemical formula of Methane is $C{H}_{4.}$

Atom	Electronic configuration	Valency
Carbon(6)	2, 4	4
Hydrogen(1)	1	1

• Carbon shares total $4$ electrons,$1$with each hydrogen and all $4$ hydrogen share their $1$ electron each with carbon.
• Covalent bonding is present in the methane molecule.
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• The cross represents the electrons of methane.
• The dots represent the electrons of hydrogen.