1. Bonds on the center atom
2. Lone pairs on the center atom
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| Electron groups | 4 |
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| Electron-group shape | tetrahedral |
| Molecular shape | tetrahedral |
| Bond angle | 109.5° |
| Example | CH4 |
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The picture shows the ideal directions. Real angles with lone pairs are a little smaller, as the table says.