How many pairs of electrons does the carbon atom share with each hydrogen atom in the chemical compound methane, which has the formula CH\(_4\)?

hydrogen takes to to balance and has one so carbon shares one electron with each hydrogen

Answered by publius | 2024-06-10

one pair ;

Answered by kthegoat20 | 2024-06-12

In methane (CH₄), a carbon atom shares four pairs of electrons, with each hydrogen atom sharing one pair. This sharing forms four covalent bonds, resulting in a stable molecule. Each C-H bond involves the sharing of one pair of electrons between carbon and hydrogen.
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Answered by publius | 2024-10-11