Find the Number of Protons Tc

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{technetium}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element\'s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{technetium}}$\'s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 43}$, ${\displaystyle \mathrm{Tc}}$ has ${\displaystyle 43}$ protons.