The energy-releasing nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun are illustrated below. Which choice below best describes the last reaction of the series? He He H Pratan Y Gamay He Nran V Paran 1-H and 1-H fusing to form a 2-Hh 2-H and 1-H fusing to form a 3-He 3-He and 3-He fusing together to form 4-He (and re-releasing two 1-H)

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The energy-releasing nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun are illustrated below.
Which choice below best describes the last reaction of the series?
He
He
Pratan
Y Ganmaay
Не
Nan
V
Ptran
1-H and 1-H fusing to form a 2-Hh
O 2-H and 1-H fusing to form a 3-He
3-He and 3-He fusing together to form 4-He (and re-releasing two 1-H)
Transcribed Image Text:The energy-releasing nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun are illustrated below. Which choice below best describes the last reaction of the series? He He Pratan Y Ganmaay Не Nan V Ptran 1-H and 1-H fusing to form a 2-Hh O 2-H and 1-H fusing to form a 3-He 3-He and 3-He fusing together to form 4-He (and re-releasing two 1-H)
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