Find the Number of Protons Na

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{sodium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{sodium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 11}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Na}}$ has ${\displaystyle 11}$ protons.