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

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The elements are Tin (Sn) and Lead (Pb)

Step-by-step 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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