Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction between molecules. In covalent compounds, intermolecular forces are weak because the molecules are held together primarily by weak van der Waals forces or dipole-dipole interactions, rather than strong electrostatic forces found in ionic ...

Covalently bonded molecules have strong bonds within the molecule because atoms share electrons, creating a stable arrangement of nuclei and electrons, resulting in strong covalent bonds.

Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electron pairs between two atoms. Atoms share electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration, typically filling their valence shells.

The molecular formula of methane is CH₄, indicating that it contains one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.

Carbon achieves noble gas configuration in methane by sharing its four valence electrons with four hydrogen atoms, forming four single covalent bonds. This allows carbon to attain a stable octet configuration, similar to noble gases.