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

The element has 14 protons.
The element has 4 valence electrons.
The element has 14 neutrons.
The element has 4 electrons.

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If only the group number of 14 is known, it can be stated that the element has 4 valence electrons. Elements in group 14 of the periodic table (also known as the carbon group) have four electrons in their outermost shell, which are the valence electrons.