key term - Single Bond

Definition

A single bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one pair of electrons.

Related terms

Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond formed through the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms.

Ionic Bond:

A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Polar Bond: A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally, resulting in slightly positive and negative regions.