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| The methane molecule is the simplest example of how a carbon atom can bond to four other atoms to form a tetrahedral shape. The carbon atom sits at the center, with the four hydrogen atoms at the points of the tetrahedron. Carbon’s ability to form four strong bonds is unique among the elements and allows it to form large molecules. | ||||||
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| Diamond; Carbon; Molecule; Chemistry, Organic; Methane | ||||||
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