Question

Please help clarify why the following interaction, CH4 is, "Non-Polar & Non-charged?" Thank you!

Answer 1

Is it because they share an unequal # of electrons? thus, forming a non-polar bond and since there's only one atom...it isn't charged??? I'm trying to review some basic terminology in BioChem.

Answer 2

CH4 is polar.

Answer 3

One sec. I'll draw and explain.

Answer 4

okay.. Thank you

Answer 5

Remember lewis structures?

Answer 6

okay, a huh.

Answer 7

If not, that's fine. They only take a few seconds to explain.

Answer 8

yesm i do

Answer 9

What do the lines represent and how are they significant to the octet rule?

Answer 10

This is important when understanding molecular geometry and polarity.

Answer 11

Just bear with me. :)

Answer 12

sharing of electrons?

Answer 13

between two atoms..basic structure representing a covalent bond??? that's all i can remember

Answer 14

Yup! Does the geometric name tetrahedral ring any bells?
(octet means 8. must have 8 valence.)

Answer 15

Please explain.