Which group of the periodic table contains lead?

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A periodic table element box for lead (Pb) shows atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, electron configuration, and labels for symbol, name, crystal structure, and physical state, with a legend for color and symbol meanings. — lead Properties of lead.

Lead (Pb) is a chemical element located in Group 14 (also known as Group IVa) of the periodic table. This group is commonly referred to as the carbon group, which includes elements ranging from nonmetals like carbon to metals like lead.1