Find the Number of Protons Bk

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{berkelium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{berkelium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 97}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Bk}}$ has ${\displaystyle 97}$ protons.