üksikside

üksikside is an Estonian term that translates to "single bond" in English. In chemistry, a single bond represents a covalent bond where two atoms share one pair of electrons. This sharing of electrons holds the atoms together, forming a molecule. Single bonds are typically represented by a single line between the atomic symbols in chemical structures. For example, in a water molecule (H2O), oxygen is connected to each hydrogen atom by a single bond. These bonds are generally weaker and longer than double or triple bonds, which involve the sharing of two or three pairs of electrons, respectively. The presence and type of single bonds significantly influence a molecule's properties, including its shape, reactivity, and stability. Understanding single bonds is fundamental to comprehending molecular structure and chemical behavior in organic and inorganic chemistry.