The Davisson and Germer experiment verified that
A)the velocity of light in a vacuum is a universal constant.
B)electrons have an intrinsic spin.
C)waves have a particle aspect.
D)electrons show wave characteristics.
E)the neutron does not have a charge.

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The Davisson and Germer experiment showed that electrons exhibit wave characteristics, specifically diffraction, when they pass through a crystal lattice. This experiment directly confirmed the wave-particle duality of electrons, which is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The Davisson and Germer Experiment Verified That