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How do the fusion reaction in the sun compare to the fusion occurring in large atars and supernovas

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The fusion reaction in the sun is a combination of hydrogen atoms fusing to create helium. The fusion reaction in larger stars involve much heavier elements like oxygen and iron. In supernovas, often elements like gold are produced
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