According to the Lewis symbols, the nucleus as well as the electrons in the inner shell of an element is represented by:

Atomic mass

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The number of dots on the symbol

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The symbol of the element

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Atomic number

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Solution

The correct option is C
The symbol of the element

In Lewis symbols, the symbol of the element represents the nucleus as well as the electrons in the inner shells.

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