Each Helium Atom Created Through the Proton-Proton Chain, Illustrated in the Figure

question 64

Multiple Choice

Each helium atom created through the proton-proton chain, illustrated in the figure below, is made up of two protons and two neutrons.How many neutrons and protons are required as inputs to the proton-proton chain?

• A) 2 neutrons, 2 protons
• B) 0 neutrons, 6 protons
• C) 6 neutrons, 0 protons
• D) 4 neutrons, 0 protons
• E) 3 neutrons, 3 protons

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