The Net Result of the Proton-Proton Chain of Nuclear Reactions

question 79

Multiple Choice

The net result of the proton-proton chain of nuclear reactions is that four protons are converted into

• A) one helium nucleus as well as energy, electrons, and neutrinos.
• B) one helium nucleus as well as deuterium, electrons, and energy.
• C) one helium nucleus, as well as energy, positrons, and neutrinos.
• D) two helium nuclei, as well as neutrinos and positrons.
• E) pure energy.

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