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Sigma bond
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A sigma bond (σ bond) is a type of covalent bond formed by the direct overlap of atomic orbitals along the internuclear axis. This overlap results in the highest electron density concentrated between the two bonded nuclei, leading to a strong and stable bond. Sigma bonds are typically the first bond formed between two atoms, and they are responsible for the single bond in many molecules.
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