Question

chemical equations quick check
methanes chemical formula is ( ch_4 ). is there a bond between any of the hydrogen atoms? why or why not? (1 point)
no, there is not because carbon needs four bonds, so it bonds with each hydrogen atom; hydrogen only forms one bond.
yes, there is because there are one too many hydrogen atoms for carbon to handle alone, so one hydrogen must bond with another.
yes, there is because they form a long chain in order to all have stable outer energy shells.
no, there is not because it would form ( h_2 ) instead of methane if hydrogen bonded with itself

Explanation:

Carbon has four valence electrons and needs four bonds to complete its octet. Hydrogen has one valence electron and forms one bond. In \(CH_4\), carbon forms four single bonds with four hydrogen atoms. Hydrogen atoms do not bond with each other because hydrogen only forms one bond (to satisfy its duet, as it follows the duet rule for stability, having 2 electrons in its outer shell like helium). If hydrogen bonded with itself in \(CH_4\), it would not be part of methane (\(CH_4\)) anymore (it would form \(H_2\) separately). Also, carbon can handle four hydrogen atoms (as its valence is four) without hydrogen - hydrogen bonding.

Answer:

No, there is not because carbon needs four bonds, so it bonds with each hydrogen atom; hydrogen only forms one bond.