The element with 32 protons is Germanium (Ge). In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. Therefore, a neutral atom of Germanium also has 32 electrons.
To determine the number of neutrons, we subtract the atomic number (which is the number of protons) from the atomic mass number of the element. The atomic mass of Germanium is approximately 73, which means it has about 73 – 32 = 41 neutrons.
In summary, a neutral atom of Germanium has:
- 32 protons
- 32 electrons
- 41 neutrons
- Mass number: 73