2.4.1 - VSEPR Theory 

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Lone pairs
Valence electron pairs that are not bonded to any other atom.
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VSEPR
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
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Linear shape
One or two bonding regions; no lone pairs
One or two bonding regions; no lone pairs
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V-shaped
Two bonding regions; one or two lone pairs; always polar
Two bonding regions; one or two lone pairs; always polar
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Trigonal planar-shaped
Three bonding regions; no lone pairs
Three bonding regions; no lone pairs
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Trigonal pyramidal-shaped
Three bonding regions; one lone pair; always polar
Three bonding regions; one lone pair; always polar
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Tetrahedral-shaped
Four bonding regions; no lone pair
Four bonding regions; no lone pair