Question

How many protons does a sodium atom have?

Answer 1

11

Explanation:

Atomic no. Of a elements always represents the no. of protons .
sodium's atomic no. is 11 so it has 11 protons

Answer 2

`11`

Explanation:

On the periodic table, find sodium. It should have the symbol `Na`. See the top left number of the box, that `11`? That is sodium's atomic number or proton number. So, a sodium atom ALWAYS has `11` protons.