Triple Bond
Definition
A triple bond is a chemical linkage consisting three shared electron pairs between two atoms.
Analogy
Consider triplets holding hands together; they have three connections among them making their link stronger than twins (double bonds) or individual siblings (single bonds).
Related terms
Acetylene Molecule: An example molecule where carbon atoms are connected by triple bonds in organic chemistry.
Nitrogen Molecule: An example molecule where nitrogen atoms are connected by triple bonds in inorganic chemistry.
Hybridization: The concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds.
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