Identify the Element
- Third period elements: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar.
- Group 17 elements (halogens): F, Cl, Br, I, At, Ts.
- Common element in both lists: Chlorine (Cl).
Atomic Number
Chlorine (Cl) has atomic number 17.
Final Answer
The atomic number of the element in the third period and seventeenth group is 17.