Question

Use the periodic table to answer the question.An illustration shows the periodic table.Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?(1 point)ResponsesThey have the same number of electron shells.They have the same number of electron shells.They are both classified as halogens.They are both classified as halogens.They are both inert.They are both inert.They have the same number of valence electrons.They have the same number of valence electrons.Skip to navigation

Answer 1

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, which means they each have five valence electrons.