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. expand and likely lodge in your throat.
B. become radioactive.
C. become arsenic.
D. have a change in flavor.
Answer: C
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