Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?(1 point)ResponsesThey are both inert.They are both inert.They are both classified as halogens.They are both classified as halogens.They have the same number of electron shells.They have the same number of electron shells.They have the same number of valence electrons.

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The correct statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is:

They have the same number of valence electrons.

Both nitrogen and phosphorus are in group 15 of the periodic table and have five valence electrons.