Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement or shape formed by atoms within a molecule.
Related terms
VSEPR Theory: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory predicts the shape of individual molecules based on the concept that electron pairs surrounding an atom tend to repel each other.
Bond Angle: The angle formed between three atoms across at least two bonds.
Tetrahedral Geometry: A type of molecular geometry where a central atom is bonded to four other atoms or groups, forming a shape similar to a pyramid with triangular faces.