Single Covalent Bond

Real World Example

Imagine two friends who both want to watch a movie but can only afford one ticket between them. In a similar way, when two atoms form a single covalent bond, they share a pair of electrons, much like the friends decide to share that one movie ticket to take turns enjoying the film. Just as the friends benefit from their mutual cooperation to achieve a common goal, the atoms benefit from sharing electrons to achieve a more stable configuration, akin to how sharing enhances their movie experience.