Find the Number of Protons Co

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{cobalt}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{cobalt}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 27}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Co}}$ has ${\displaystyle 27}$ protons.