Practice question
Question
Which element in group 14 has the lowest melting point?
Explanation
Melting point in group 14 decreases from C (covalent network) to Sn and Pb (metallic), with Sn having the lowest among C, Si, Ge, and Sn due to weaker metallic bonding.
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