How can you use the periodic table to find the atomic number of an element?
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To find the atomic number of an element using the periodic table, you simply need to look at the element's position on the table. The atomic number is represented by a whole number located at the top of each element's square or box on the table. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number from left to right and top to bottom. Therefore, by finding the specific element on the periodic table and noting the number at the top of its square, you can determine its atomic number.