Question

What is another name for Group 14?

Answer 1

1. Another name for Group 14 is the Carbon family.
2. The outermost shell electronic configuration of 14- Group elements is${\mathrm{ns}}^2{\mathrm{np}}^2$. This indicates their tetravalent nature in an excited state.
3. The elements present in Group 14 are;
   1. Carbon (C)
   2. Silicon (Si)
   3. Germanium (Ge)
   4. Tin (Sn)
   5. Lead(Pb).
4. Only Carbon is found in a free state in the form of coal, graphite, diamond, etc.
5. Carbon is also present in large amounts in various combined forms in organic as well as inorganic matter.
6. Carbon is a non-metal, Silicon and Germanium are metalloids while Tin and Lead are metals.
7. Silicon and Germanium are used in semiconductors in nature.
8. Tin and lead form several useful alloys. Tin is used in tin plating and some compounds are used as pigments in paints.