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

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Covalent bonds

Shared electrons

Example

Single covalent bonds

By sharing one pair of electrons between the atoms.

H2

Double covalent bonds

By sharing two pairs of electrons between two atoms.

O2

Triple covalent bonds

Sharing of three pairs of electrons between two atoms.

N2


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