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Tetrahedral molecular geometry

physical science Maturity 7-9

Tiny things can make special shapes.

CH4-structure.svg
CH4-structure.svg
One shape has a middle part. Four small parts sit at the corners. It looks like a little pyramid. This shape helps things stay together. Can you find this shape in nature?
Invertedcarbon.png
Invertedcarbon.png

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File:CH4-structure.svg
CH4-structure.svg
File:Gallium-trichloride-from-xtal-2004-3D-balls.png
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