Question
Chemistry Question on Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
Pick the odd one out:
A
positron
B
cyclotron
C
neutron
D
electron
Answer
cyclotron
Explanation
Solution
The "cyclotron" is correct because it is the only item in the list that is not a subatomic particle.
Positron, neutron, and electron are all subatomic particles.
Cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator used to accelerate charged particles.
So, the correct option is (B): cyclotron.