What are the cathode rays constituted of?

protons

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neutrons

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electrons

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positively charged alpha particles

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Solution

The correct option is C
electrons

Thomson concluded the following from cathode ray experiment.

1) Cathode rays constitute of negatively charged particles called electrons.

2) These negatively charged particles are an integral part of all atoms.

3) Electrons have a definite mass and definite electric charge.

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Q. The fundamental particle(s) constituting the cathode rays is
(i) Proton
(ii) Electron
(iii) Neutron

State whether the following statements are true or false:
(a) Thomson proposed that the nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.
(b) The cathode rays obtained from all the gases consist of negetively charged particles called electrons.
(c) The anode rays obtained from all the gases consist of positively charged particles called protons.

Q. Assertion :Cathode rays get deflected towards the positive plate of electric field. Reason: Cathode rays consist of negatively charged particles known as electrons.

Q. Assertion :Cathode rays get deflected towards the positive plate of electric field Reason: Cathode rays consist of negatively charged particles known as electrons

Q. Who named the negatively charged particles present in cathode rays as electrons ?

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