Find the Number of Protons B

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{boron}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{boron}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 5}$, ${\displaystyle B}$ has ${\displaystyle 5}$ protons.