Which element was discovered by Henry Moseley through his X-ray spectra experiments? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which element was discovered by Henry Moseley through his X-ray spectra experiments?
A. Proton
B. New way to determine atomic number
C. Neutron
D. Electron
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Henry Moseley (1913) established the concept of atomic number as the number of protons through X-ray spectra of elements. He showed that atomic number, not atomic mass, is the fundamental property for arranging elements in the periodic table, resolving anomalies in Mendeleev's table. He did not discover a particle but a principle. Modern periodic law is based on atomic number.

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