How many valence electrons do the elements in column 4 have? Are these elements very reactive?

Explanation: Elements in group 14 have 4 valence electrons. Meaning that to achieve a stable octet they need to either gain or lose 4 electrons in total. That would take significantly more energy than other elements, e.g., group 1 (alkaline metals) or group 17 (halogens.)

Explanation:

answer is: naturally occurring solid, inorganic compound or element is mineral.

minerals usually have crystalline form, that means than crystal constituents (atoms, molecules or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

for example magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (fe₂o₃).

calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (caco₃).

dolomite is an   carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (camg(co₃)₂).