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Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?

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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.
They have the same number of valence electrons.

They are both inert.
They are both inert.
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They have the same number of valence electrons. Both N and P are in group 15, so each has 5 valence electrons.