Molecular Geometry Calculator

Calculate molecular geometry, shape, and bond angles using VSEPR theory from bonding and lone pairs.

Electron Pair Configuration

Atoms bonded to central atom

Non-bonding electron pairs on central atom

Quick Reference

Molecular Shape

Tetrahedral

Bond Angle: 109.5°

Electron Geometry

Tetrahedral

Hybridization

sp³

Steric Number

4

Example Molecules

CH₄, SiH₄

Polarity Prediction

Nonpolar (symmetric)

VSEPR Theory

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory predicts molecular geometry based on the principle that electron pairs around a central atom repel each other and arrange themselves to minimize repulsion. Lone pairs occupy more space than bonding pairs, which affects bond angles. The electron geometry describes the arrangement of all electron pairs, while molecular shape describes only the arrangement of atoms.