Dual Nature Of Radiation And Matter Ques 11

11. In a discharge tube ionization of enclosed gas is produced due to collisions between

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(a) negative electrons and neutral atoms / molecules

(b) photons and neutral atoms /molecules

(c) neutral gas atoms / molecules

(d) positive ions and neutral atoms / molecules

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11.(a)

Solution:

  1. (a) When electrons emitted from cathode collide with gas molecules or atoms, they knock out outer electrons and produce positively charged ions. They become part of positive rays.