How did Chadwick discover the neutron? Explain.

  • A
    By bombarding beryllium with alpha particles.
  • B
    By bombarding gold foil with alpha particles.
  • C
    By passing electricity through a gas discharge tube.
  • D
    By observing the deflection of cathode rays.

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