Single Bond
A single bond has only one pair of shared electrons between the nuclei of two
adjacent atoms. A red arrow points to the single bond in both molecular models constructed with two different
molecular kits. Note that free 360 degree rotation exists between the two atoms in
a single bond.
| Molecular model of ethane - kit 1
| Molecular model of ethane - kit 2
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| Structural formula of ethane - C2H6
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Created and maintained by: Dr. Anna Cavinato anna.cavinato@eou.edu
and Dr. David Camp
.
All Material Copyright Eastern ChemWeb, Eastern Oregon University, 2003.
