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  • Protons in Elements: Silicon, Sulfur, Calcium, Neon - Atomic Number Comparison
    Here's how to determine which element has the most protons:

    * Protons define the element: The number of protons in an atom's nucleus is its atomic number, and this number uniquely identifies the element.

    * Looking up atomic numbers: You can find the atomic numbers of elements on the periodic table.

    Let's look up the atomic numbers:

    * Silicon (Si): Atomic number 14

    * Sulfur (S): Atomic number 16

    * Calcium (Ca): Atomic number 20

    * Neon (Ne): Atomic number 10

    Answer: Calcium (Ca) has the most protons with an atomic number of 20.

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