Question

The atomic number of magnesium is 12. The number of protons in the nucleus of the magnesium atom is:

Answer 1

• The quantity of protons in an atom's nucleus is known as the atomic number.
• The identification of an element is determined by its proton count.
• Magnesium has an atomic number of Z=12
• We are aware that the atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.
• Consequently, the magnesium atom's nucleus has 12 protons.