Question

multiple choice question in the picture, a carbon atom is joined to four hydrogen atoms by ____ bonds to form a molecule of methane. options: ionic, hydrogen, covalent. 1 carbon atom, 4 hydrogen atoms, 1 methane molecule (ch₄). electron, vacancy in energy shell. 9 of 29 concepts completed. need help? review these concept resources.

Explanation:

Methane (CH₄) forms when carbon and hydrogen atoms share electrons. Ionic bonds involve electron transfer, hydrogen bonds are intermolecular (not for molecule formation here), and covalent bonds involve electron sharing, matching CH₄'s bonding.

Answer:

covalent