James Chadwick bombarded beryllium with alpha particles and discovered: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

James Chadwick bombarded beryllium with alpha particles and discovered:
A. Positron
B. Electron
C. Neutron
D. Proton
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chadwick (1932) produced highly penetrating neutral radiation by bombarding Be with α-particles, identified as neutrons. Reaction: ⁹Be + ⁴He → ¹²C + ¹n.

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