Ethane is a hydrocarbon molecule with a structural formula consisting of two
carbon atoms bonded by a single bond (C-C) and six hydrogen atoms bonded
to those carbon atoms. The Lewis representation of ethane shows that each carbon atom has three bonds, with hydrogen atoms filling in the remaining valencies. Regarding its chemical characteristics, ethane is a nonpolar molecule because the electronegativity difference between carbon and hydrogen atoms is relatively small, leading to equal sharing of electrons within the C-H bonds. The Lewis formula of ethane, C2H6, contributes to
its physical features, such as its comparatively low boiling point and relatively high flammability.