Question

How many atoms are there in a methane molecule?
1. 3
2. 5
3. 4
4. 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 5

The correct answer is 5.

• The chemical formula of Methane is CH₄.
• This formula contains one atom of carbon and four atoms of Hydrogen.
• Total atoms in Methane are 5.

• The atomic mass of Carbon is 12.
• The atomic mass of Hydrogen is 1.
• The atomic mass of Methane is 12+4=16.