sigma and pi bonds

[Sabrina Ryu 3L]

How exactly are sigma and pi bonds different? And could someone explain the different configurations of the bonding?

[Catherine Kim 3K]

Sigma bond is formed by end-to-end overlap of atomic orbitals while pi bond is formed by side to side overlap of atomic orbitals. Also sigma bonds tend to be stronger than pi bonds.

[405161024]

sigma bonds are a single bond and pi bonds are a double bond

[Karan Thaker 2L]

Sigma bonds also always form first; formation of a pi bond always comes after a sigma bond exists.

[CateJensen3K]

the maximum number of sigma bonds is one and then every bond after is a pi bond

[Sophia Fox 4B]

Signs bonds are single bonds, they’re stronger, formed end to end, able to rotate. Pi bonds are the other bond(s) of the multiple bond, weaker, more easily breakable, formed side to side, not able to rotate.