single bond

Q: What is a single bond in chemistry?

A single bond is a type of chemical bond in which two atoms share one pair of electrons , one electron from each atom. It is represented by a single line (―) between the two atoms in structural formulas .

Q: What is an example of a single bond in a molecule?

An example of a single bond is in a hydrogen molecule (H2), where each hydrogen atom shares one electron with the other.

Q: Why are single bonds considered stable?

Single bonds are considered stable because they are the simplest and weakest type of covalent bond , yet they provide stability in many organic and inorganic molecules .

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What is a single bond in chemistry?

What is an example of a single bond in a molecule?

Why are single bonds considered stable?

single bond, type of chemical bond in which two atoms share one pair of electrons, one electron from each atom. It is represented by a single line (―) between the two atoms in structural formulas. Single bonds are the simplest and weakest type of covalent bond, but because they have a lower electron density, they are also the most stable in many organic and inorganic molecules.

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An example of a single bond is in a hydrogen molecule (H₂), where each hydrogen atom shares one electron with the other. Similarly, in methane (CH₄), each of the four hydrogen atoms forms a single bond with the central carbon atom.

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