Question

1pt how many electrons are shared when two atoms form a triple bond?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 8

Explanation:

A single bond involves sharing 2 electrons (1 pair). A double bond involves sharing 4 electrons (2 pairs). A triple bond involves sharing 6 electrons (3 pairs). Each bond (single, double, triple) is made up of electron pairs. For a triple bond, since each pair has 2 electrons, \(3\times2 = 6\) electrons are shared.

Answer:

C. 6