The Net Result of the Proton-Proton Chain in the Sun

question 28

Multiple Choice

The net result of the proton-proton chain in the Sun is to convert:

• A) four protons to one helium-4 nucleus, one neutrino, one positron, and gamma rays.
• B) four protons to one helium-4 nucleus, two neutrinos, two positrons, and gamma rays.
• C) two protons to one helium-4 nucleus, one neutrino, one positron, and gamma rays.
• D) six protons to one helium-4 nucleus, two neutrinos, two neutrons, and gamma rays.

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