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How Many Protons Does Oxygen  Have?

Answer:

Oxygen has eight protons.

Explanation:

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

From the periodic table,we see that the symbol for oxygen is O.Look at VIA group .

                Step-2:

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

From periodic table ,we observe that  this number for oxygen is 8.This number is called atomic number and expresses the number of protons in the element.So there are 8 protons in oxygen.

                 

Nice to know:

Remember that the atomic number of oxygen is 8.This means that in a neutral oxygen atom we have 8 protons and 8 electrons.As the charge of proton is +1 and  the charge of electron is -1,equal number of protons and electrons make a oxygen atom neutral or charge less.


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