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How many elements are there in the world? 118 elements have been discovered so far, and you can see them all on the periodic table of elements. The elements in the table are organized by atomic number: The number of protons in the atom. Each element is usually represented by its atomic number, its name, and its symbol.


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Here’s a closer look at sodium on the periodic table:

Find sodium on the periodic table (click to enlarge).
How many protons are in a sodium atom? Hint: What does the atomic number mean?

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