Question

Non metals in 3rd period

Answer 1

There are 4 non-metals in the third period of the periodic table (Phosphorous, sulfur, chlorine, and argon)

Answer 2

Explanation:

On moving from left to right, there will be increase in the number of non-metals.

Third period includes only 4 non-metals. These are as follows.

Phosphorous (P), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl), and Argon (Ag).

Where phosphorous and sulfur are found in solid state into the nature. And chlorine and argon are gases.