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


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  • 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.

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