Is CH4 Ionic or Covalent?

Some properties of covalent bonds are that they tend to occur between two non-metal atoms, have low boiling and melting points and low polarity. At room temperature, these covalent molecules are either gaseous or liquids. For example, methane is a gas.

In contrast, ionic bonds tend to be present in solid compounds. Ionic bonds occur between a metal and non-metal. Some characteristics of ionic bonds in compounds are that they exhibit high melting and boiling points.