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CH4 is Methane. The first(smallest) alkane, which is a functional group of hydrocarbons.

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What is the name of the covalent compounds CH4?

The name of the covalent compound CH4 is methane.


What covalent name compound is CH4?

methane


Is CH4 a ionic compound?

No it is not. In fact, CH4, also known as methane, is a covalent compound.


CH4 ionic compound?

Methane is a covalent compound.


Is CH4 ionic or molecular?

CH$ is a COVALENTLY bonded molecule. NB You appear to misunderstand between IONIC and MOLECULAR. IONIC is is a form of bonding were ions attract like the N & S poles of a magnet, to form a molecular bond. COVALENT is a form of bonding were atoms 'SHARE' electrons , like humans linking arms, to form the molecular bond.


Is CH4 a ionic or covalent compound?

CH4 (methane) is a covalent compound.


The simplest formula for a covalent compound it is?

Methane is a covalent compound: CH4. Also nitrogen oxide, NO.


Is methane CH4 a covalent compound?

Yes, methane (CH4) is a covalent compound. Covalent compounds are formed when atoms share electrons to achieve stability, which is the case in methane where carbon shares electrons with hydrogen atoms.


Is CH4 pure covalent?

Yes, CH4 (methane) is considered a pure covalent compound because it consists of only nonmetals (carbon and hydrogen) that form covalent bonds by sharing electrons.


What is the name for the compound formula CH4?

The compound formula CH4 is called methane. It is the simplest alkane and the main component of natural gas.


What is the chemical compound name of CH4 not Methane the chemical name?

The chemical compound name for CH4 is carbon tetrahydride.


Is CH4 non polar covalent bond?

Yes, CH4 has nonpolar covalent bonds because it consists of identical atoms (hydrogen and carbon) with similar electronegativities. In CH4, the electrons are shared equally between the carbon and hydrogen atoms, leading to a symmetrical distribution of charge and a nonpolar molecule.