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What does the number above the symbol represent?

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A. The isotope number
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B. The atomic mass
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C. The atomic number
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D. The ionic number

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Answer:

APEX

Step-by-step explanation:

The Atomic Number

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Answer:

D. The ionic number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Whenever an element losses or gains an electron; it becomes charged, thus turns to an ion. The ion can either be positively charged when it losses an electron or negarively charged when it gains an electron. The number shows the required number of electrons gained (negative) or lost (positive).

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