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Emest Rutherford's atomic model included a nucleus comprised of positive particles called protons. Later, James Chadwick discovered neutrons. How did

Chadwick's discovery change the atomic model?
A The new model showed a negatively charged nucleus.
B. The new model showed a neutrally charged nucleus
C. The new model showed a larger electron cloud.
D. The new model showed a nucleus with two types of particles

User Almer
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

It can't be A as nuclei must be positive.

It can't be B as nuclei must contain at least one proton, and no electrons.

Technically C may be true, but the question is asking about the nucleus. Not the electron cloud. Electrons aren't found in the nucleus. Only protons and neutrons.

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