Who is credited with the discovery of the atomic nucleus through the gold foil experiment?
A. John Dalton
B. James Chadwick
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. J. J. Thomson
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ernest Rutherford, in 1911, along with Geiger and Marsden, bombarded a thin gold foil with alpha particles. Most passed through, some were deflected at large angles, leading to the nuclear model of the atom—a small, dense, positively charged nucleus with electrons around it. Thomson's plum pudding model predicted no large deflections. Chadwick discovered neutron.
Explanation:
Electrolysis of water produces pure hydrogen and oxygen: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂. Hydrogen is used in fuel cells to generate electricity. It can also be produced by steam reforming of natural gas, but electrolysis yields clean hydrogen if powered by renewable energy. Combustion of methane produces energy, not hydrogen. Neutralization gives salt and water.
Explanation:
LPG (propane/butane) is odorless. A small amount of strong-smelling mercaptan (ethanethiol) is added to help detect gas leaks, preventing accidents. Natural gas also has odorant. Mercaptans contain sulfur, and their smell is detectable at very low concentrations. Calorific value, temperature, performance are unaffected. Safety is primary.
Explanation:
Vulcanization cross-links rubber polymer chains with sulfur bridges, improving elasticity, strength, and durability. Invented by Charles Goodyear. It converts raw rubber into useful form.
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