Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a diagram of a cathode ray tube used for the discovery of canal rays. If the tube is filled with hydrogen gas, which of the following statements is true regarding the positively charged particles observed?
A
They are protons with a consistent mass.
B
Their charge-to-mass ratio is independent of the gas used.
C
They behave the same as electrons in a magnetic field.
D
They can carry multiple units of fundamental charge.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The positively charged particles, canal rays, can carry a multiple of the fundamental unit of electrical charge, especially when derived from different gases. This is observed in the characteristics of canal rays.
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