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SP3 hybridization is a concept in chemistry that describes the mixing of one s atomic orbital and three p atomic orbitals to form four degenerate sp3 hybrid orbitals. These sp3 hybrid orbitals are directed towards the corners of a tetrahedron, resulting in a tetrahedral geometry around the central atom. This arrangement minimizes electron-electron repulsion according to VSEPR theory, leading to bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees.

Atoms that undergo sp3 hybridization are typically bonded to four other atoms. A classic example is the carbon atom in methane (CH4). The central carbon atom's 2s and three 2p orbitals combine to form four equivalent sp3 hybrid orbitals. Each of these hybrid orbitals then overlaps with the 1s orbital of a hydrogen atom to form a sigma bond. This results in methane having a tetrahedral structure with four equivalent C-H bonds.

Other common molecules exhibiting sp3 hybridization include ethane (C2H6), where both carbon atoms are sp3 hybridized, and ammonia (NH3) and water (H2O), where the central atoms (nitrogen and oxygen, respectively) are also sp3 hybridized. In these cases, the lone pairs of electrons occupy some of the sp3 hybrid orbitals, influencing the molecular geometry and bond angles. For ammonia, the presence of a lone pair leads to a trigonal pyramidal shape, while in water, two lone pairs result in a bent or V-shaped geometry. The concept of sp3 hybridization is fundamental to understanding the structure and bonding in a vast array of organic and inorganic compounds.