Question

A certain atom has an atomic number of four. How many protons does it have?

A. 2

B. 0

C. 8

D. 4

Answer 1

I think its 4. try that.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number of an element stands for its number of protons. It is the fingerprint of the element. If the atomic number is 4, the element has 4 protons. As you can see in the Periodic Table, the element with an atomic number of 4 is beryllium (Be).