To determine the number of protons in the element represented by the symbol [tex]\({ }_{47}^{108} Ag\)[/tex], we need to look at the atomic number, which is represented by the subscript in the chemical notation.
1. The notation [tex]\({ }_{47}^{108} Ag\)[/tex] can be decoded as follows:
- The subscript (47) represents the atomic number.
- The superscript (108) represents the mass number (the sum of protons and neutrons).
2. The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom. In this case, the atomic number (47) is given as the subscript.
3. Therefore, the element [tex]\({ }_{47}^{108} Ag\)[/tex] has 47 protons.
So, the correct answer is:
- 47
This matches one of the given choices. Hence, the element [tex]\({ }_{47}^{108} Ag\)[/tex] has 47 protons.
