The Formula for Methane Gas is CH4

Question

The formula for methane gas is CH4. What does the formula 4CH4 represent?
A) a molecule with 4 carbon atoms
B) a molecule with 4 carbon atoms and 16 hydrogen atoms
C) 4 molecules, each containing a carbon and a hydrogen atom
D) 4 molecules, each containing a carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms
E) an inorganic compound with ionic bonds

Accepted Answer

4CH4 represents four molecules of methane, each containing a carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms. So, the answer is D, which is 4 molecules with each containing a carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms.