Below is the Lewis structure of the methane (CH) molecule. H H:C:H H Count the number of bonding pairs and the number of lone pairs around the carbon atom. bonding pairs: O lone pairs: O ?

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Below is the Lewis structure of the methane (CH₄) molecule.

```
   H
   |
H—C—H
   |
   H
```

Count the number of bonding pairs and the number of lone pairs around the carbon atom.

**bonding pairs:** [ ]

**lone pairs:** [ ]

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The Lewis structure diagram displays a carbon atom (C) at the center, single-bonded to four hydrogen atoms (H), illustrating the typical tetrahedral bonding arrangement of methane with no lone pairs on the carbon.
Transcribed Image Text:--- Below is the Lewis structure of the methane (CH₄) molecule. ``` H | H—C—H | H ``` Count the number of bonding pairs and the number of lone pairs around the carbon atom. **bonding pairs:** [ ] **lone pairs:** [ ] [Check Button] Below the fields for entering the number of bonding and lone pairs, there are buttons that likely represent actions (perhaps to reset, check, or get help with this task). They are labeled with symbols: - An "X" for possibly clearing the entries. - A circular arrow for possibly resetting. - A question mark for possibly providing help or hints. [Explanation Button] [Check Button] --- The Lewis structure diagram displays a carbon atom (C) at the center, single-bonded to four hydrogen atoms (H), illustrating the typical tetrahedral bonding arrangement of methane with no lone pairs on the carbon.
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