Group 4

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Group 4 are elements on the Periodic Table with 4 electrons in their outer shell.

About Group 4

Group 4 elements are shown in dark blue on this Periodic Table.

The elements in Group 4 are:

• Carbon
• Silicon
• Germanium
• Tin
• Lead

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Group 4 are elements on the Periodic Table with 4 electrons in their outer shell.

About Group 4

Group 4 elements are shown in dark blue on this Periodic Table.

The elements in Group 4 are:

• Carbon does not tend to form ions easily.
• Silicon does not tend to form ions easily.
• Germanium does not tend to form ions easily.
• Tin loses electrons to form positive ions.
• Lead loses electrons to form positive ions.