3 shells occupied with electrons

The atomic size of elements decreases across a period.The number of

proton in the nucleus increases. As the number of proton in the nucleus
increases, the positive charge of the nucleus also increases. Thus, the
attraction force between the nucleus and the valence electrons is getting
stronger and stronger across the period. This force will pulls the valence
electron closer to the nucleus and thus reduces the atomic radius. Therefore
the size of the atom decreases across a period from left to right.

The electronegativity increases.This is due to the increasing nuclei

attraction on the valence electrons and the decrease in atomic size. The atom
will attract electrons to achieve a stable octet electron arrangement more

easily.

Electropositive / metallic properties decreases

 Na, Mg, Al (metals): good conductor / Si (semi-metal): weak conductor
of electricity / P, S, Cl (non-metals): cannot conduct electricity
Na, Mg (metals): form oxides with basic properties
Al (metal): form oxides with both basic and acidic properties =
amphoteric oxides
Si (semi-metal): forms oxides with acidic properties
P, S, Cl (non-metals): forms oxides with acidic properties