Find the Number of Protons F

To find the number of protons in ${\displaystyle \text{fluorine}}$, first locate the element on the periodic table. Next, find the atomic number which is located above the element‘s symbol. Since ${\displaystyle \text{fluorine}}$‘s atomic number is ${\displaystyle 9}$, ${\displaystyle F}$ has ${\displaystyle 9}$ protons.

${\displaystyle 9}$ protons