The electron was discovered by:

Correct answer: B. J. J. Thomson

  • A. Milikan
  • B. J. J. Thomson
  • C. Chadwick
  • D. Bohr

Explanation

The electron was discovered by J.J. Thomson in 1897 through his cathode ray tube experiments. Thomson's work provided crucial evidence for the existence of subatomic particles and contributed significantly to the development of the atomic model.

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