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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.

User Zoe Rowa
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I also believe the answer is 8
User Jeo
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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

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