NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
How were the neutrons discovered?
Options
- ABy bombarding a thin sheet of beryllium with gamma rays
- BBy bombarding a thin sheet of beryllium with alpha particles
- CBy bombarding a thin sheet of aluminum with beta particles
- DBy bombarding a thin sheet of gold with protons
Correct answer
B. By bombarding a thin sheet of beryllium with alpha particles
Step-by-step solution
Neutrons were discovered by bombarding a thin sheet of beryllium with alpha particles.