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Within the main group of elements, what do elements in a family have in common?

same number of energy orbits

same number of protons

same number of valence electrons

same atomic radius

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The correct answer for this question would be the third option. Within the main group of elements, the elements in the family have the same number of valence electrons. In addition, elements in the same period have the same electron shells. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. 

Answer:

same number of valence electrons

Explanation: this is based on my opinion cause i got it correct on my test.