The symbol of the element with 23 protons is
A)Mg.
B)Na.
C)V.
D)B.
E)none of the above

Name: The symbol of the element with 23 protons is A)Mg. B)Na. C)V. D)B. E)none of the above
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The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. Therefore, the element with 23 protons is vanadium (V), which is option C. Mg (magnesium) has 12 protons, Na (sodium) has 11 protons, and B (boron) has 5 protons. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

The Symbol of the Element with 23 Protons Is