1. Structural Formula:
* Ethane has the structural formula CH₃-CH₃.
2. Carbon Bonding:
* Each carbon atom forms four covalent bonds.
* In ethane, each carbon atom forms one single bond with the other carbon atom and three single bonds with hydrogen atoms.
3. Hydrogen Bonding:
* Each hydrogen atom forms one covalent bond with a carbon atom.
4. Total Covalent Bonds:
* There are 7 covalent bonds in ethane:
* 1 carbon-carbon bond
* 6 carbon-hydrogen bonds
Therefore, the total number of covalent bonds in a molecule of ethane is 7.
