How many electrons are shared by two atoms that form a triple bond?

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How many electrons are shared by two atoms that form a triple bond?

2007-03-12 13:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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6 are shared = 3 from each atom

2007-03-12 13:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

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depending on which two atoms are bonded, it will change where this electrons come from (i.e. there might be a dative bond meaning that the two electrons that are shared in that bond come from the same atom, or they can come one from each)

2007-03-12 13:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Lara M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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Doug

2007-03-12 13:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋