Discovery of Sub-Atomic Particles

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Discovery of Sub-Atomic Particles: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Subatomic Particles, Discovery of Electron, Cathode Rays, Properties of Cathode Rays, Constant Charge to Mass Ratio of an Electron, and Discovery of Protons: Goldstein's Experiment.

Important Questions on Discovery of Sub-Atomic Particles

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Protons are discovered by 

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Find the total mass(in mg) of neutrons in 7 mg of C14. (Assume the mass of a neutron=mass of a hydrogen atom)

Report your answer as the nearest integer.

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_____ and neutron are found inside the nucleus.

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Among the following, the correct statement about cathode ray discharge tube is

 

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An atom having atomic mass number 13 has 7 neutrons. What is the atomic number of the atom?

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Which of the following substances, shows the properties of phosphorescent?

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The electrical discharge through the gases could be observed only at

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The e/m ratio is maximum for :-

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Describe the experiment which led to the discovery of the proton.

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Consider α -particles, β -particles and γ-rays, each having an energy of 0.50 MeV. The increasing order of penetration power is:

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The increasing order for the values of em-1 (charge/mass) is:

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The ratio of specific charge of an electron to that of a proton is

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A certain photochemical reaction is found to require 8.1 x 10-19energy per water molecule.
Calculate the number of photons (per water molecule) of light with wavelength of 2.21x 10-6 mthat is required to initiate the reaction​ ?

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What are cathode rays?

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Which of the following is an arrangement of increasing value of e/m (with respect to magnitude only): 
 

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Neutron scattering experiments have shown that the radius of the nucleus of an atom is directly proportional to the cube root of the number of nucleons in the nucleus. From Li37 to Os76189, What is the radius?

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An oil drop has 6.4×10-19C charge. The number of electrons in this oil drop are

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The ratio of the em (specific charge) values of a electron and an α-particle is

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Which is not true with respect to cathode rays?

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The relative charge on an atom having 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons is: