Question

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

Explanation:

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. Germanium has an atomic number of 32, so it has 32 protons. Phosphorus has 15 protons, cobalt has 27 protons, and sulfur has 16 protons.

Answer:

C. germanium