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Triple Bond Definition - Chemistry Glossary Definition of Triple Bond

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

Definition: A triple bond is three electron pairs which are shared between two bonded atom.
Examples:
A triple bond exists between the atoms of divalent nitrogen, N2.

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