Molecular Structure Diagram with Hydrogen Atoms

This diagram illustrates a molecular structure, most likely methane (CH4), showcasing how four hydrogen atoms are bonded to a central atom (implied carbon) through what appear to be sp3 hybrid orbitals. Each blue sphere represents a hydrogen atom's 1s orbital participating in a bond, with the arrows indicating a pair of electrons with opposite spins sharing the bond. The grey lobes depict the overlapping hybrid orbitals, forming a stable tetrahedral arrangement.

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