Question

What can be stated for a particular element if only the group number of 14 is known?(1 point)
Responses

The element has 14 neutrons.
The element has 14 neutrons.

The element has 14 protons.
The element has 14 protons.

The element has 4 valence electrons.
The element has 4 valence electrons.

The element has 4 electrons.

Answer 1

If only the group number of 14 is known for a particular element, the correct statement is:

**The element has 4 valence electrons.**

Group 14 elements (also known as group IV) in the periodic table, such as carbon, silicon, and germanium, have four valence electrons.