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In what ways are the electronic structures of the group 14 (4A) elements similar? In what ways are they different?

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The electron structures of the group 14 (4A) elements are similar in that they are all part of the carbon group. Thus, they each have 4 electrons in their valence shell. Also, most of these elements are found in our daily lives except germanium. They are different in that their properties differ greatly despite them being somewhat alike.

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