What types of bond are found in diatomic molecules?
Igloo writes The simple answer to your question is single, double and triple covalent bonds. Some examples: H2 (HH) consists of two hydrogen atoms held together by a single covalent bond. O2 (O=O) consists of two oxygen atoms held together by a double bond. N2 consists of two nitrogen atoms held together by a triple bond. If both the atoms are the same the covalent bond is non-polar. In a molecule such as H-Cl the single covalent bond is polar because chlorine is more electronegative than hydrogen. Risk assessment Before attempting any practical work based on the advice and suggestions on this website, you must do the following. Identify any hazards, assess the risks from these hazards, and then decide appropriate control measures to reduce the risks. You must have these approved by those in authority in your school or college laboratory. Do not rely on what is said on this website. For further guidance see our tutorial on Risk Assessment. back to Covalent structures and bonding Rate t
