To determine the correct isotope notation, we first need to identify the element based on the number of protons. The number of protons in the nucleus defines the atomic number, which corresponds to a specific element in the periodic table.
In this case, the nucleus has 32 protons. The element with 32 protons is Germanium (Ge).
Next, we calculate the mass number (A), which is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons:
- Number of protons (Z) = 32
- Number of neutrons (N) = 44
- Mass number (A) = Z + N = 32 + 44 = 76
Thus, the isotope notation represents the element Germanium with a mass number of 76, which is written as:
\(_{32}^{76}\text{Ge}\)
So the correct answer is:
Ge (32, 76).