Triple bonds

Definition

A triple bond is a chemical bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms. It is the strongest and shortest type of covalent bond found in molecules.

Related terms

Covalent Bond:

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons.

sp Hybridization:

The process of mixing one s orbital and one p orbital from an atom to form two equivalent hybrid orbitals, often associated with triple bonded structures such as acetylene.

Molecular Orbital Theory:

A theory that describes the distribution of electrons in molecules in terms of molecular orbitals that can spread over several atoms or the entire molecule