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How many valence electrons should be used to draw a Lewis structure of methane (CH4)?
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Carbon has 4 valence electrons and each hydrogen has 1: 4 + 4×1 = 8 valence electrons (which form four C–H single bonds).
Carbon has 4 valence electrons and each hydrogen has 1: 4 + 4×1 = 8 valence electrons (which form four C–H single bonds).
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