Valence Shell Electron Pair Electron Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR Theory) helps our understanding of what molecules look like in three-dimension. This will affect its motion which you can analyze in lab. The following infographic outlines the general process of determining the geometry of the molecule. This step in your general chemistry class is one of the building blocks for your future knowledge in organic chemistry.

When learning about the Shapes of Molecules with VSEPR, you will most likely be given a chart with a ~bunch~ of information on it. This could be overwhelming, so below is a guide as to how to read the chart: Guided Determining shapes with VSEPR