Find the Number of Protons O

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{oxygen}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{oxygen}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 8}$, ${\displaystyle O}$ has ${\displaystyle 8}$ protons.