Question

Which element has 32 protons in its nucleus? phosphorus cobalt germanium sulfur

Answer 1

The element that has 32 protons in its nucleus is Germanium.

Answer 2

Germanium.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a neutral atom: the number of protons = the number of electrons.

Atomic number of a neutral atom = number of electrons = number of protons.

• Phosphorous is an element with atomic number 15 and thus contains 15 electrons and 15 protons.

• Cobalt is an element with atomic number 27 and thus contains 27 electrons and 27 protons.

• Germanium is an element with atomic number 32 and thus contains 32 electrons and 32 protons.

• Sulfur is an element with atomic number 16 and thus contains 16 electrons and 16 protons.