The atomic number of an atom or element represents the number of protons in the atom.
The atomic number of an atom or element corresponds to the number of protons in the atom. To determine the atomic number, you can refer to the periodic table. Each element is assigned a unique atomic number, which is located above or below the element symbol. For example, the atomic number of carbon (C) is 6, indicating that a carbon atom contains 6 protons.
