Figuring Out the Shape of Molecules

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Determining the shape of molecules involves understanding the arrangement of atoms and the angles between them, which can be influenced by factors like electrostatic forces and hybridization. For instance, the shape of water (H2O) is determined by its molecular geometry, which is a result of sp3 hybridization and the bent structure formed by the 104.45-degree angle between the hydrogen atoms. Resources like the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory and orbital hybridization concepts provide foundational knowledge for predicting molecular shapes.
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How do you figure out what the shape of molecules are.

For example, Water. 1 part oxygen and 2 parts hydrogen with 104.45 degrees between the two hydrogen. That's what I want to figure out. I imagine it has something to do with the electrostatic force.
 
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