Find the Number of Protons Ru

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{ruthenium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{ruthenium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 44}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Ru}}$ has ${\displaystyle 44}$ protons.