Find the Number of Protons Mg

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{magnesium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{magnesium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 12}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Mg}}$ has ${\displaystyle 12}$ protons.