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The formula of methane is CH4. Which of these is true?
A
A molecule of methane contains five atoms
B
A molecule of methane contains five different elements
C
An atom of methane contains two different elements
D
Methane contains five molecules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Methane is the simplest of saturated hydrocarbons with a chemical formula CH4. It consists of four hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom and is the simplest alkane.

Detailed explanation-2: -From the structural formula of methane (CH₄), we can understand that this compound molecule has 5 atoms in total-1 carbon atom bounded by 4 hydrogen atoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -More specifically, a mole of methane contains 6.022⋅1023 molecules of methane-this is known as Avogadro’s number.

Detailed explanation-5: -Methane (US: /ˈmɛeɪn/ MEH-thayn, UK: /ˈmiːeɪn/ MEE-thayn) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH 4 (one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms). It is a group-14 hydride, the simplest alkane, and the main constituent of natural gas.

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