What is the number of protons in an element?

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Amna · Stefan V. · Al E.
Mar 14, 2018

The number of protons is equal to the atomic number.

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For example, "C", carbon, has an atomic number = 6, so

"no. of protons" = 6

For neutral atoms

"atomic number" = "no. of protons" = "no. of electrons"

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