How many atoms are present in a methane molecule?

1 Answer
Jul 8, 2017

Your question is improperly proposed.........

Explanation:

A single ISOLATED molecule of methane has a formula of CH4, i.e. 1 carbon atom, and 4 hydrogen atoms bound to the carbon centre in a tetrahedral array. The question should ask....

how many atoms in a single methane molecule?

..........Well, how many?