Triple Bonds
Definition
A triple bond is a chemical bond between two atoms involving six bonding electrons instead of the usual two in a covalent single bond. It's the strongest type of covalent bond.
Related terms
Single Bond: This is a chemical bond where one pair of electrons is shared between two atoms.
Double Bond: This is a chemical bond where four bonding electrons are shared between two atoms.
Covalent Bond: This is a type of chemical bond where electron pairs are shared between atoms.
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Organic Chemistry
Study guides (1)
AP Chemistry - 2.5 Lewis Diagrams
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