Question

using the periodic table in the diagram below, how many protons can be found in the nucleus of gold?
32
64
31
79
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall proton number rule

The number of protons in an atom equals its atomic number.

Step2: Identify gold's atomic number

Gold (Au) has an atomic number of 79. Thus, it has 79 protons.

Answer:

79