Molecule Info
Molecular FormulaCH₄
Structural FormulaC—H₄
NameMethane
Carbons1
Hydrogens4
General FormulaCₙH₂ₙ₊₂
1 = meth-
2 = eth-
3 = prop-
4 = but-
5 = pent-
6 = hex-
7 = hept-
8 = oct-
Build alkanes by adding carbon atoms. Each carbon bonds to 4 other atoms.