Who is credited with discovering the proton?

Correct answer: D. Ernest Rutherford

Ernest Rutherford identified the proton around 1917–1919. Earlier, his gold-foil experiment had shown that an atom has a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.

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The correct answer is D. Ernest Rutherford

Ernest Rutherford identified the proton around 1917–1919. Earlier, his gold-foil experiment had shown that an atom has a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.

Topic: Atoms, Elements and Alloys MCQs · Subject: Everyday Science