Here's how to figure out the number of electrons:
* Atomic number: The atomic number of an element defines the number of protons in its nucleus. Copernicium has an atomic number of 112.
* Neutral atoms: In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.
* Therefore, a neutral copernicium atom has 112 electrons.
Important Note: The number of electrons can change if the atom becomes an ion (gains or loses electrons).