Physics · Alpha-particle scattering experiment, Rutherford's model of atom

Thomson experimented with

Thomson experimented with

  • A. protrons
  • B. cathode rays
  • C. alpha particles
  • D. gold foil

Step-by-step solution

J.J. Thomson performed experiments with cathode ray tubes, which led to the discovery of the electron. Cathode rays are streams of electrons emitted from the cathode in a vacuum tube.
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