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

(1 point)

They are both inert.

O They have the same number of electron shells.

They are both classified as halogens.

They have the same number of valence electrons.

1 answer

The correct statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is:

They have the same number of valence electrons.

Both nitrogen and phosphorus are in Group 15 of the periodic table and have five valence electrons.