Questions: CH4 Part 3 of 3 □ neither □ covalent □ ionic

Transcript text: CH4 Part 3 of 3 □ neither □ covalent □ ionic

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Type of Bond in CH\(_4\)

Methane (CH\(_4\)) is a molecule consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. To determine the type of bond, we need to consider the nature of the elements involved and their electronegativity.

Step 2: Determine the Nature of the Bond

Carbon and hydrogen are both nonmetals. Bonds between nonmetals are typically covalent because they share electrons rather than transferring them.

Step 3: Confirm the Bond Type

In methane, each hydrogen atom shares one electron with the carbon atom, forming four covalent bonds. This sharing of electrons is characteristic of covalent bonding.

Final Answer

\(\boxed{\text{covalent}}\)

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