____________ were discovered by bombarding beryllium with alpha particles.

Neutrons

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Protons

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Electrons

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

None of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Neutrons
Neutrons are discovered by bombarding berylium with alpha particals.
$_{2} B e^{4} +_{2} H e^{4} \to_{6} C^{12} +_{0} n^{1}$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

By bombarding light Nuclei like beryllium with the alpha particle ___ is formed.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program