Question

How does nuclear fusion create new elements inside of stars?A. All the nuclei repel each other because of their positive charges.B. Small nuclei cause large nuclei to break apart.C. Small nuclei combine, then form larger nuclei.

Answer 1

Small nuclei combine, then form larger nuclei.

Option C

Step-by-step explanation

Nuclear fusion is defined as the process in which two or more light stable nuclei combined together to form a larger nuclei

In the star region, elements are squeeze together to produce a larger one in a process called fusion. Star fuse hydrogen atoms into helium. Helium atoms then fuse to create beryllium and the process continues like that until iron is formed.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C