Find the Number of Protons P

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{phosphorus}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{phosphorus}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 15}$, ${\displaystyle P}$ has ${\displaystyle 15}$ protons.