Question
Download Solution PDFName the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Prize.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 4: James Chadwick is accredited with the discovery of Neutron.
Key Points
- James Chadwick had discovered some new neutral particles in 1930 which were emitted out by the Beryllium nucleus after it was bombarded by alpha particles.
- Research was carried on and finally, the new neutral particle was confirmed in 1932.
Neutron:
- It is a constituent particle of the nucleus.
- It is a neutral particle i.e. it carries no charge.
- Symbol: 'n' or 0n1.
| Scientist | Life/discoveries/achievements |
| J.S. Fleming |
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| Enrico Fermi |
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| Max Plank |
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| James Chadwick |
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