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. The atomic number on the periodic table

represents which of the following?
a. The average mass of the element.
b. The number of neutrons
C. The number of protons
d. The number of electrons

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Answer: C. The number of protons

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic number on the periodic table represents the number of protons in an atom. So, the correct answer is C. The number of protons.

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