Find the Number of Protons Se

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{selenium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{selenium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 34}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Se}}$ has ${\displaystyle 34}$ protons.