You could swallow a capsule of germanium, Ge (atomic number 32), ...

[washai]

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.

Question 2

An element is best described as a material
 
  A) consisting of only one type of atom.
  B) that is pure.
  C) that has consistent physical properties.
  D) with more than one type of atom.
  E) that has consistent chemical properties.

[carlsona147]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

[washai]

Thank you!

[carlsona147]

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