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Group 14 elements share a common valence electron configuration of ns² np² and can exhibit +4 and +2 oxidation states. The +4 state is more stable for lighter elements like carbon and silicon, while the +2 state becomes more stable for heavier elements like lead due to the Inert Pair Effect. This trend influences the types of compounds formed, with carbon favoring covalent bonds and lead favoring ionic compounds.
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- jeff avecenix
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