Which theory supported the particle nature of electrons?

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Particles have mass and specific positions in space.
Thus, the particle nature of electrons is supported by the photoelectric effect
Photoelectric effect- It is the phenomenon in which electrons are ejected from metal surfaces exposed to light energy of suitable frequency. It is possible only when electrons show particle nature.

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