Which scientist was awarded the Noble Prize for the discovery of neutrons?

James Chadwick

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J.J Thomson

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Ernst Rutherford

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John Dalton

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The correct option is A
James Chadwick

In 1932, James Chadwick was awarded a Noble Prize for the discovery of neutrons. He experimentally proved the presence of these neutral particles after the prediction made by Rutherford. Neutrons are present in the nucleus of an atom along with protons.

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