Question

resulting in a molecule of methane (CH4). Which of the following describes the arrangement of valence electrons in a bond between C and H?

The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of C.
The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of H.
The valence electrons are shared equally between C and H.
The valence electrons are given up by the H and gained by the C.

Answer 1

is it the 3rd one

Answer 2

@FriedRice

Answer 3

the valence electron more time around C because the EN of carbon is higher than hydrogens

Answer 4

carbon is more polar than hydrogen therefore the electrons will wonder more aruond the carbon atom than the hydrogen atom.

Answer 5

so which one do you think it is?

Answer 6

first one

Answer 7

i believe that A is the most reasonable answer. Thanks to asib's really good explaination.

Answer 8

alright thank you all!