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How do you find the number of protons in an atom?

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Answer:

The amount of protons in an atom is the as the amount of electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Example: Helium, if i want to find the number of protons/electrons in an atom, look at the element card.

2

He

Helium

4.003

2 is the atomic number, it is also the amount of electrons, so, the amount of protons is the same as the electrons.

Hope this helps!!

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