Double and Triple Covalent Bonding

Question 1

If an atoms shares two pairs of electrons then the bond between them is called

Answer 1

A double bond

Question 2

What is the structural format of a double bond

Answer 2

O=O (oxygen is an example)

Question 3

A pair of electrons in the atom that is not covalently bonded is called a

Answer 3

Lone pair of electrons

Question 4

Some electrons need 3 electrons in order to have a full shell (eg.nitrogen).This forms a

Answer 4

Triple covalent bond