Double And Triple Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
How is a single covalent bond formed?
A
When one pair of electrons is shared between two atoms
2
Q
What type of bond is formed when one pair of electrons is shared between two atoms?
A
A single covalent bond
3
Q
How is a double bond formed?
A
When two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms
4
Q
What type of bond is formed when two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms?
A
A double bond
5
Q
How is a triple bond formed?
A
A triple bond is formed when three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms
6
Q
What type of bond is formed when three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms?
A
A triple bond
7
Q
Give an example of a double bond.
A
The oxygen molecule and the carbon molecule
8
Q
Give an example of a triple bond.
A
The nitrogen molecule (N2)
