Chemistry Examples
Cl
Step 1
Find the element Cl on the periodic table.
17 | Atomic Number |
Cl | Element Symbol |
Chlorine | Element Name |
35.45 | Average Atomic Mass |
Step 2
To find the number of protons in chlorine, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element's symbol. Since chlorine's atomic number is 17, Cl has 17 protons.
17 protons