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.