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Regarding the discovery of the neutron, consider: (I) it was discovered in 1932

1. Regarding the discovery of the neutron, consider: (I) it was discovered in 1932 by bombarding beryllium with alpha particles, (II) the electron and proton carry equal but opposite charge, and (III) the neutron itself carries no charge. Which of these are correct?

 

All three statements are correct. James Chadwick specifically discovered the neutron by observing radiation released when beryllium was bombarded with alpha particles.

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