Question

You could swallow a capsule of germanium, Ge (atomic number 32), without significant ill effects. If a proton were added to each germanium nucleus, however, you would not want to swallow the capsule because the germanium would:______.

(a) become arsenic.
(b) become radioactive.
(c) expand and likely lodge in your throat.
(d) have a change in flavor.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Germanium, is atomic number 32, and if you add a proton, Germanium converts to arsenic. arsenic is very poisonous.