Which sub-atomic particle was discovered by J Chadwick?

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  1. Proton
  2. Neutron
  3. Neuron
  4. Electron

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Option 2 : Neutron
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Thee correct answer is Neutron.​Key Points

  • James Chadwick achieved a breakthrough in nuclear research in 1932 when he confirmed the existence of neutrons, which are elementary particles that have no electrical charge.
  • The neutron is a subatomic particle with the symbol n or n0 and a mass slightly more than that of a proton. It has a neutral charge (no positive or negative charge).

Important Points

  • A proton is a stable subatomic particle with a positive electric charge of +1e elementary charge and the sign p, H+, or 1H+.
  • A neuron, also known as a nerve cell, is an electrically excitable cell that communicates with other cells through synapses, which are specialised connections between cells.
  • Electron, lightest stable subatomic particle known. It carries a negative charge of 1.6 × 10−19 coulomb, which is considered the basic unit of electric charge. The rest mass of the electron is 9.1 × 10−31 kg, which is only 1/1836 of the mass of a proton. An electron is therefore considered nearly massless in comparison with a proton or a neutron, and the electron mass is not included in calculating the mass number of an atom.
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