The members of the carbon group, how do I say this? I don't want to be rude, but they, uh, they get around. The elements in carbon group make many, many bonds because they are able to share four outer shell electrons. This enables these elements to form very complex molecules. Carbon is able to form molecules so complex that they can self-replicate. This advanced molecule is an acid. DNA. The structure of life. Some scientists suspect that life on other worlds could also be made out of silicon, another element from the carbon group. Ten and lead have been used since ancient times because of their low melting points. They are an essential part of the modern world too though because together they form solder used in electronics. Germanium and silicon are used in computer technology. Silicon transistors might be on their way out though. It is expected that carbon in the form of nanotubes will be the basis of the computer chips of the future. Ununquadium, even in its most stable form, only has a half life of 1.1 minutes so it is of little use. Wait, 1.1 minute. Uh oh!