Answer:
(a) Halogens are the elements in Group 17 of the periodic table. Their electronic configuration is ns2 np5.
(b) Aluminum is a member of the Boron family. It belongs to the 13th group on the periodic table. ns2 np1 is the electrical configuration. Aluminum is a member of the Boron family, which is the 13th group on the periodic table. ns2 np1 is the electrical configuration.