Covalent bonds can be single, double or triple covalent bond. 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 One pair of electrons $H_{2}$

Double covalent bonds Two pairs of electrons $O_{2}$

Triple covalent bonds Three pairs of electrons $N_{2}$

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