Find the Number of Protons Pd

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{palladium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{palladium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 46}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Pd}}$ has ${\displaystyle 46}$ protons.