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

Question

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

Answer 1

If only the group number of 14 is known for a particular element, the statement that can be made is:

• The element has 4 valence electrons.

Group 14 elements in the periodic table, such as carbon (C), silicon (Si), and germanium (Ge), all have 4 valence electrons.