Find the Number of Protons Fe

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{iron}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{iron}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 26}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}}$ has ${\displaystyle 26}$ protons.