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How Many Protons Does Copper  Have?

Answer:

Copper has 29 protons.

Explanation:

First,we have to look for the symbol for copper in the  periodic table.

From the periodic table,we see that the symbol for copper is Cu.Look at IB group .

                Step-2:

Now we will look at the number situated upper right of  copper symbol. 

From periodic table ,we observe that  this number for copper is 29.This number is called atomic number and expresses the number of protons in the element.So there are 29 protons in copper.

                 

Nice to know:

Remember that the atomic number of copper is 29.This means that in a neutral copper atom we have 29 protons and 29 electrons.As the charge of proton is +1 and  the charge of electron is -1,equal number of protons and electrons make a copper atom neutral or charge less.

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