Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct answer: D. Chadwick's experiment confirmed the presence of neutrons
- A. Faraday's experiments proved the existence of electrons
- B. Crookes tube experiment demonstrated the presence of electrons in the atoms
- C. Radioactivity directly confirms the presence of electrons and protons
- D. Chadwick's experiment confirmed the presence of neutrons
Explanation
Option D is correct. James Chadwick's experiment involving the bombardment of beryllium with alpha particles led to the discovery of neutrons, neutral particles with a mass similar to that of protons. These particles do not have an electric charge, which distinguishes them from protons and electrons. The other options are incorrect because Faraday's work did not directly involve electrons, Crookes' experiment did not reveal protons, and radioactivity does not directly confirm the presence of electrons and protons.
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