Who discovered the neutron, the subatomic particle having a neutral charge?
A) Millikan
B) Dalton
C) Chadwick
D) Rutherford
E) Thomson

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James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932 through his experiments using alpha particles and beryllium. Millikan is famous for his oil drop experiment which determined the charge of an electron, Dalton is known for his atomic theory, Rutherford conducted the famous gold foil experiment which led to the discovery of the nucleus, and Thomson discovered the electron.

Who Discovered the Neutron, the Subatomic Particle Having a Neutral