Download Article Download Article Finding the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a given element isn't as hard as it sounds. Oftentimes part of your answer will be right in front of you in the periodic table! Once you know where to look, finding the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons will be a breeze.
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX The easiest way to find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for an element is to look at the element’s atomic number on the periodic table. That number is equal to the number of protons. The number of protons is equal to the number of electrons, unless there’s an ion superscript listed after the element. To find the number of neutrons, subtract the element’s atomic number from its atomic mass (the number listed underneath the element). Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,715,831 times. Did this article help you?How do you find protons for an element?The easiest way to find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons for an element is to look at the element's atomic number on the periodic table. That number is equal to the number of protons. The number of protons is equal to the number of electrons, unless there's an ion superscript listed after the element.
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