Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreases.
Statement II: Group 14 contains non-metallic, metallic, as well as metalloid elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false

  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true

  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The electronegativity values for Group 14 elements from Si to Pb are almost the same, with values approximately as follows:
Element and Electronegativity
Therefore, Statement I is false as there is no gradual decrease in electronegativity from Si to Pb.- Statement II is true because Group 14 does indeed contain non-metallic (C), metalloid (Si, Ge), and metallic (Sn, Pb) elements.
So, the correct answer is : Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Concepts Used:

Group 14 Elements

The group 14 elements are also known as the carbon group. Sometimes it is also called crystallogens. The group 14 elements can be found on the right side of the periodic table. The elements of the carbon group are: 

  • Carbon - C
  • Silicon - Si
  • Germanium - Ge
  • Tin - Sn
  • Lead - Pb
  • Flerovium - FI

The group 14 elements or the carbon family belongs to the p-block of the periodic table. The carbon group is also the second group in the p-block.

Electronic Configuration:

The arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of a molecule or atom is known as electronic configuration. The general electronic configuration of the group 14 elements is ns2np2.

All group 14 elements have 4 electrons in the outer shell. Hence, the valency of the carbon family or group 14 elements is 4.

Properties of Group 14 Elements:

  • Covalent Radii
  • Ionization Enthalpy
  • Electronegativity
  • Metallic Character
  • Density
  • Four Covalent Compounds
  • The Melting and Boiling Points