Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 8 - Exercises - Page 378: 97

Answer

Silicon and Germanium

Work Step by Step

Silicon and Germanium are expected to be similar to Carbon because they belong to same group having four valence electrons each like Carbon. Moreover, their ionization energies and electron affinities are also similar to Carbon.
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