All of the elements in a family or group have similar chemical properties. which of the following statements best explains why this is true?

Athe elements in a group have the same number of protons in their nuclei.
Bthe elements in a group have similar atomic mass numbers.
Cthe elements in a group have the same number of valence electrons.
Dthe elements in a group have similar atomic numbers

Verified Answer :

Cthey have same valence electrons

The answer is C. They must have the same valance electrons.