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Question

How does the group number of a main group element relate to its number of valence electrons?

Accepted Answer

The group number is equal to the number of valence electrons.

Answer

The group number is double the number of valence electrons.

Answer

The group number has no relation to the number of valence electrons.

Answer

The group number is half the number of valence electrons.