In a methane molecule what is the valence of the carbon atom?
user
In a methane molecule (CH4), the carbon atom has a valence of 4.
assistant
Are you sure?
user
Yes, I'm sure. The valence of an atom is defined as the number of electrons that it can share or exchange in a chemical bond, and in the case of carbon in methane, it has four valence electrons that it can share with four hydrogen atoms to form covalent bonds.
assistant