Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A triple bond is a chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms. It is the strongest and shortest type of covalent bond found in molecules.
AP course connection
Topic 5.5: 5.5 Sequence Rules for Specifying Configuration
The process of mixing one s orbital and one p orbital from an atom to form two equivalent hybrid orbitals, often associated with triple bonded structures such as acetylene.
A theory that describes the distribution of electrons in molecules in terms of molecular orbitals that can spread over several atoms or the entire molecule