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16 June, 12:29

What ions are possible for the two largest stable elements in Group 4A (14) ? How does each arise?

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  1. 16 June, 12:55
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    The elements are Tin (Sn) and Lead (Pb)

    Explanation:

    They are 4 + and 2+

    For the 2+, this happens because of the loss of the outermost two P electrons and for the 4+, because of the loss of two electrons from the P orbital and another two electrons from the s-orbital.
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