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Methane, CH4, is formed when a carbon atom shares its four valence electrons with

Question
Methane, CH4, is formed when a carbon atom shares its four valence electrons with
Two hydrogen atoms
Three hydrogen atoms
Four hydrogen atoms
One hydrogen atom
Answer
Four hydrogen atoms
Detailed Explanation
Carbon, being tetravalent, shares its four valence electrons with four separate hydrogen atoms to form methane.
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