From the following list of observations, choose the one that most clearly supports the conclusion that electrons have wave properties.
A) the scattering of alpha particles by metal foil
B) the photoelectric effect
C) the emission spectrum of hydrogen
D) diffraction
E) cathode "rays"

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, which is a characteristic of wave-like behavior. Thus, the observation of diffraction supports the idea that electrons have wave properties.

From the Following List of Observations, Choose the One That