How do you find an atomic number?
1 Answer
Jul 29, 2016
The atomic number of an element is written in the box for each element on the periodic table. It will always be a whole number and they go in order from 1 to 118 in order.
Explanation:
As the example below indicates, the box for each element will always contain the atomic number, the name and symbol, and the relative atomic mass (atomic weight).
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The example below lists the information in a different order. Most periodic tables have a key for reference.
