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What does a triple bond represent? How many pairs of electrons are shared between the atoms in a triple bond? Draw the Lewis structure of a molecule with a triple bond.
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Each combining atom contributes three electrons each. This can be represented as: \[ \text{Atom 1} \xrightarrow[3 \text{ electrons}]{\text{shares}} \text{Atom 2} \] Show more…
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