Answer
Group 4A elements, especially carbon and silicon have four electrons in their valence shells which can be used to make four bonds.
Work Step by Step
As above
Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)
by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
0534420125
ISBN 13:
978-0-53442-012-3
Chapter 20 - Chemistry of Hydrogen, Elements in Groups 3A through 6A, and the Noble Gases - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 892: 20.16
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