Find the Number of Protons Mo

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{molybdenum}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{molybdenum}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 42}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Mo}}$ has ${\displaystyle 42}$ protons.