How many atoms are present in a methane molecule?
Answer:
Your question is improperly proposed………
Explanation:
A single ISOLATED molecule of methane has a formula of \(\mathrm{CH}_{4} \text {, i.e. } 1 \text { carbon atom, }\) and \(4 \text { hydrogen atoms }\) bound to the carbon centre in a tetrahedral array. The question should ask….
how many atoms in a single methane molecule?
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