Find the Number of Protons Zn

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{zinc}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{zinc}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 30}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Zn}}$ has ${\displaystyle 30}$ protons.