chemistry?

Question

Describe single, double, and triple covalent bonds.

Answer 1

A single bond is when two atoms share one pair of electrons between them.
Ex: H-H or Cl-Cl

A double bond is when two atoms share two pairs of electrons between them.
Ex: O=O

A triple bond is when two atoms share three pairs of electrons between them.
Ex: H-C_=C-H (there should be three lines between the two carbons to represent the triple bond)

Answer 2

In a single covalent bond, 1 pair of e- are shared.
In a double covalent bond 2 pairs of e- are shared.
In a triple covalent bond 3 pairs of e- are shared.