Methane can be represented by the chemical formula below. Construct an explanation for the outcome of the chemical reaction that occurs between carbon and hydrogen to form methane. Draw a diagram showing the outermost electron states of each atom to use as evidence for your explanation.

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.