Using the stars as an example explain how nuclear fusion works

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Erick Goodwin

Chemistry

28 August, 23:05

Using the stars as an example explain how nuclear fusion works

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When the new star reaches a certain size, a process called nuclear fusion ignites, generating the star's vast energy. The fusion process forces hydrogen atoms together, transforming them into heavier elements such as helium, carbon and oxygen.