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What is a single covalent bond called?

Answer 1

A single covalent bond is called a single bond or single covalent bond.

A single covalent bond is one in which two electrons are shared by two atoms, in which one electron comes from each atom. In structural formulas, a single bond is represented by a line between bonded atoms.

The following diagram represents the structural formula of pentane, #"C"_3"H"_8"#. All of the bond are single bonds.

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Answer 2

Paisley Boney

A single covalent bond is simply called a "covalent bond."

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