Which Statement Is True of the Electronic Configurations of a Family

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of the electronic configurations of a family in the periodic table?

• A) The number of valence electrons is not equal to the group number.
• B) The number of valence electrons is equal to the group number.
• C) The valence electrons are always paired.
• D) The valence electrons are never paired.

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