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dec 27, 1931 - James Chadwick

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Observation: He did the Beryllium experiment and the Beryllium hitting wax experiment
Conclusion: He discovered the neutron
Contribution: His discovery was pivotal for nuclear fission--later developed the atomic bomb

http://www.abcte.org/files/previews/chemistry/s1_p6.html

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dec 27, 1931
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~ 94 years ago