How is a single covalent bond formed?

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Fatima
Jun 7, 2018

It is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of one pair of electrons.

Explanation:

In a single covalent bond, each atom contributes with one electron.
For example, methane.
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In here there are clearly four single covalent bonds. Each of which stands for a pair of electrons. Single covalent bonds can be represented by single lines.
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