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The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It is a fundamental property of each element and is used to uniquely identify and classify elements on the periodic table.

Avogadro's number, approximately 6.02 x 10^23, is not directly related to the atomic number of an element. Avogadro's number is a constant that represents the number of particles (atoms, molecules, ions, etc.) in one mole of a substance. One mole of any substance contains Avogadro's number of entities, regardless of their atomic number or atomic mass.

The atomic mass of an element, on the other hand, represents the average mass of the atoms of that element, taking into account the different isotopes and their abundances. The atomic mass of an element, expressed in grams, is numerically equal to the molar mass of that element in atomic mass units (u). One mole of any element contains a mass in grams equal to its atomic mass.

For example, carbon has an atomic number of 6, which means it has 6 protons. Its atomic mass is approximately 12.01 u. If you have one mole of carbon atoms (6.02 x 10^23 carbon atoms), their total mass in grams will be 12.01 grams, according to the atomic mass of carbon.

So, while Avogadro's number is not directly related to the atomic number of an element, it is related to the concept of the mole and the relationship between atomic mass and molar mass of elements.

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