Question
Covalent bonds can be single, double or triple covalent bonds. How many electrons are shared in each? Give an example of each type.

Answer

A single covalent bond is formed by sharing one pair of electrons between atoms, each atom contributes one electron.
A double bond is formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms.
A triple bond is formed by the sharing of three pairs of electrons between two atoms.

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