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

Question

A. • The element has 14 protons.
B. • The element has 4 electrons.
C. • The element has 4 valence electrons.
D. • The element has 14 neutrons.

Answer 1

C. • The element has 4 valence electrons.

In group 14 of the periodic table, elements have 4 valence electrons in their outer electron shell. This property is true for all elements in that group, which includes carbon, silicon, germanium, tin, lead, and flerovium.