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Methane (CH₄)
The simplest hydrocarbon and natural gas
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Quick Facts
Chemical FormulaCH₄
Molecular Weight16.04 g/mol
Bond Angle109.5°
Bond Length (C-H)1.09 Å
PolarityNonpolar
AI Tutor Explanation
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Key Concepts to Understand
Tetrahedral Geometry
Four bonds arranged in 3D space at 109.5° angles
sp³ Hybridization
Carbon uses hybrid orbitals for bonding
Alkane Structure
Simplest member of the saturated hydrocarbon family
Perfect Symmetry
All four C-H bonds are identical