Ernest Rutherford is famous for his discovery of the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ernest Rutherford is famous for his discovery of the:
A. Atomic theory
B. Neutron
C. Proton and Nucleus
D. Electron
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ernest Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus through his gold foil alpha-scattering experiment in 1911. He later discovered the proton in 1919 by bombarding nitrogen with alpha particles. J.J. Thomson discovered the electron, and Chadwick discovered the neutron.

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