Answer:
Atomic number
Step-by-step explanation:
For the chemical specie, Z is the atomic number of atom shown. 
Usually with most elements; 
 ᵃₙX
 X is the symbol of the element
 a is the atomic mass or mass number 
 n is the atomic number
In this problem, A is the atomic mass
 Z is the atomic number
Atomic mass is the number of protons and neutrons 
Atomic number is the number of protons.