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The Lewis dot structure for ethane has two C atoms single bonded to each other in the center. Each C atom then has three more single bonds, each attached to an H atom.

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H-C-H with lines from all the H's of course..

H but the structure is tetrahedral.

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Click on the related link to see an image of the Lewis structure of CH4.

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What do electrons do during covalent bonding?

A covalent bond is characterized by atoms sharing pairs of electrons. For example: CH4 is a covalent bond. Carbon has 4 valance electrons and hydrogen has 1. Therefore, the electrons will be shared as seen in the Lewis structure of CH4 . Unfortunately, I cannot draw it here, but you can look it up online.


What are two possible ways to show the structure of CH4?

Some possible way to show the structure of CH4 are its electron dot diagram or structural formula. CH4 or methane's molecular formula is given as CH4. The structural formula is a graphical representation of a chemical compound.


Does CH4 have an resonance structure?

No it does not. All sides have a Hydrogen so no matter where you move it to, its still the same Lewis structure.


Use Lewis structures and vsepr theory to determine which ch4 and ch3cl are polar and non-polar?

CH3Cl is polar, CH4 is not. You'll have to do your own Lewis structures, and I'm personally a little mystified as to exactly what VSEPR has to do with it (if you were comparing CH4 with NH3 instead, then you'd need VSEPR).


Does CH4 has a double bond in its structure?

There are no double bonds.Only single bonds are present.


How many equivalent Lewis structures are necessary to describe the bonding in H2O?

A Lewis structure is a diagram showing the chemical components of a substance. Only one is required to show how CO2 bonds. CO2 contains 2 double bonded oxygen atoms 180o apart.


Why isn't CH4 on the periodic table?

The periodic table lists only elements and not compounds / molecules like CH4.


How many electrons does CH4 have?

CH4 (methane) has one C-atom and four H-atoms. C-atoms have 6 electrons, and H-atoms have 1, so it would look like this: 6+1*4=6+4=10


Put the following in order from lowest melting point to the highest- na2o he ch4 nh3 h2s?

Look at intermolecular forces and judge from there


What are examples of four organic compounds and their structure?

Methane, CH4 Methanol, CH3OH Methanal, CH2O Methyl chloride, CH3Cl


Is methane a carbon?

Methane has the molecular structure of CH4, it contains a carbon atom, thus it is a carbon compound. But it is not itself considered carbon.


How many moles of CH4 are in 200 grams of CH4?

200 g CH4 x 1 mole CH4/16 g = 12.5 moles CH4