Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct? (1 point) Responses They are both classified as halogens. They are both classified as halogens. They have the same number of valence electrons. They have the same number of valence electrons. They have the same number of electron shells. They have the same number of electron shells. They are both inert.
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None of the statements provided are correct. Nitrogen and phosphorus are not classified as halogens. They do not have the same number of valence electrons, as nitrogen has 5 valence electrons while phosphorus has 15 valence electrons. They also do not have the same number of electron shells, as nitrogen has 2 electron shells while phosphorus has 3 electron shells. Additionally, nitrogen is not inert, as it can form various compounds.