Sigma and Pi Bonds: Questions for Novices

[shihab-kol]

I am a novice and new to bonding and there are a few clarifications I need.
1) Does a single covalent bond always mean a sigma bond?
2) Does a double covalent bond always mean 1 sigma and 1 pi?
3) And does a triple covalent bond always mean 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds?

 

[DoItForYourself]

Hello,

The answer to all the questions is yes.

 

[DrDu]

I am a novice and new to bonding and there are a few clarifications I need.
1) Does a single covalent bond always mean a sigma bond?
2) Does a double covalent bond always mean 1 sigma and 1 pi?
3) And does a triple covalent bond always mean 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds?

How is a sigma and pi bond defined, exactly?