How many valence electrons are in the Lewis structure of Methane (CH4) ?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8 <- - I believe this is correct.

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Karly Chan

21 July, 12:51

How many valence electrons are in the Lewis structure of Methane (CH4) ?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8 <- - I believe this is correct.

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Marley Velasquez · Answer 1

Marley Velasquez 21 July, 14:06

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I also believe the answer is 8

Ezekiel Schmitt · Answer 2

I'm pretty sure that is correct too

Because Carbon has 4 VE and you have 4 atoms of hydrogen, each hydrogen atom has 1 VE (4 atoms = 4 VE)

4 + 4 = 8 so yeah

How many valence electrons are in the Lewis structure of Methane (CH4) ?A. 2B. 4C. 6D. 8 <- - I believe this is correct.

How many valence electrons are in the Lewis structure of Methane (CH4) ?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8 <- - I believe this is correct.