Answer the question :
Explain the bonding in methane molecule using electron dot structure.

Explanation

To attain the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas, carbon needs four electrons and hydrogen needs one electron.
Therefore, in the methane molecule formation, one atom of carbon shares four electron pairs, one with each of the four atoms of hydrogen resulting in the formation of four single covalent bond between them. The electron sharing can be illustrated using electron dot structure which is as follows:

Electron dot structure of methane molecule where x = electron of carbon atom
= electron of hydrogen atom