I need help with these two please

Name the element in group 17, period 2. (periodic table)

For the reaction shown, find the limiting reactant for each of the following initial amounts of reactants. 4al(s)+3o2(g)→2al2o3(s) a) 1 molal, 1 mol o2 b) 4 molal, 2.6 mol o2 c) 16 molal, 13 mol o2 d) 7.4 molal, 6.5 mol o2

I'm learning about the periodic tables and what each subject's configuration is. for example, hydrogen is 1s^1, but i don't understand how you get that. can someone me understand how to figure out how to figure this out? sorry if the question makes no sense, but it would really a lot if you could me understand! you so much if you can!