Question

what can be stated for a particular element if only the group number of 14 is known? (1 point)
the element has 4 electrons
the element has 4 valence electrons.
the element has 14 protons
the element has 14 neutrons

Explanation:

In the periodic - table, the group number for main - group elements (excluding transition metals in some cases) indicates the number of valence electrons. For group 14 elements, the number of valence electrons is 4. The number of electrons is not just 4 as it depends on the atomic number. The number of protons is equal to the atomic number, not the group number. The number of neutrons is not related to the group number.

Answer:

The element has 4 valence electrons.