Valence configuration 3s² 3p⁵ corresponds to 7 valence electrons in the 3rd shell. 3rd period → principal quantum number n = 3. p⁵ → Group VIIA (17), the halogens.
The element having valance shell electronic configuration is 3s² 3p⁵ that belongs to _____?
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