What is the common feature of the electronic configurations of the elements at the end of Period 2 and Period 3?

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(i) What is the common feature of the electronic configurations of the elements at the end of Period 2 and Period 3?
(ii) If an element is in Group 7 (or Group 7A) is it likely to be metallic or non-metallic character?
(iii) Supply the missing word from those in brackets.
If an element has one electron in its outermost energy level (shell) then it is likely to be (metallic/non-metallic)

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  1. (i) The atoms of the elements at the end of period 2 and Period 3 contains 8 electrons in their outermost shell.

    (ii) Non-metallic. 

    (iii) Metallic. 

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