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Shapes and bond angles
| Example | Shape | Angle | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2O(water) | Non-linear | 104.5 | 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons. Lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs |
| NH3 | Pyramidal | 107 | 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair. Lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs |
| CH4 | Tetrahedral | 109.5 | 4 bonding pairs of electrons |
| SF6 | Octahedral | 90 | 6 bonding pairs of electrons |
| Carbon Dioxide | Linear | 180 | 2 Bonding "pairs" of electrons |
| BF3 | Trigonal Planar | 120 | 3 bonding pair of electrons |