The neutron was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932 by bombarding which element with alpha particles? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The neutron was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932 by bombarding which element with alpha particles?
A. Lead
B. Gold
C. Beryllium
D. Uranium
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chadwick bombarded beryllium (Be) with alpha particles from polonium, producing a highly penetrating neutral radiation, which he identified as neutrons: ⁹Be + ⁴He → ¹²C + ¹n. Gold was used by Rutherford for nucleus discovery. Uranium for fission. Lead for shielding.

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