William crookes in 1879 studied the conduction of electricity through gases at low pressure. EXPERIMENTAL SET UP 1)He took a discharge tube which is a long glass tube, sealed at both the ends and fitted with two metal electrodes. 2)It has a side tube fitted with a stop cock which can be connected to a vacuum pump to reduce the pressure of the gas inside to any … [Read more...] about Discovery of Electron
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Discovery of Electron
Question 1 Name the scientist who discovered electrons? Question 2 What are cathode rays? Question 3 what is the nature of charge on cathode rays? Question 4 What is an electron? Question 5 What is the absolute mass and charge of an electron? Question 6 Explain the experimental set for discovery of electron? Discovery of Electron The electrons were … [Read more...] about Discovery of Electron