Why can more than one element have the same number of valence electrons?

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The question is asking why multiple elements can have the same number of valence electrons. It presents answer choices that explore concepts related to atomic structure and periodic table groupings.

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Atoms from elements in the same group have similar arrangements of valence electrons.

Atoms from elements in the same group have similar arrangements of valence electrons.

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Atoms from elements in the same group have similar arrangements of valence electrons.

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Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.

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