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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Who discovered the electron?
Options
A Faraday
B William Crookes
C J.J. Thomson
Correct Answer
D Ernest Rutherford
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in 1897 through his experiments with cathode ray tubes, demonstrating that cathode rays were composed of negatively charged particles.

Hint

Think about the scientist who worked with cathode rays and measured charge-to-mass ratio.

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