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

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Johan Mcfarland

28 August, 22:36

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

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Nigel Cain · Answer 1

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.