double bond
A covalent bond in which two electron pairs are shared between two atomsA covalent bond in which two electron pairs (instead of the usual one) are shared between two atoms; most common between carbon atoms and carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, but several other forms are known.
» Which is longer, a single bond or a double bond?
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1 senses(physical)A covalent bond in which two electron pairs (instead of the usual one) are shared between two atoms; most common between carbon atoms and carbon, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, but several other forms are known.
Doppelbindung
a covalent bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms
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1 sentencesWhich is longer, a single bond or a double bond?
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plural: double bonds| Singular | double bond |
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