In the Sun, Nuclei of Hydrogen Combine to Form a Larger

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the Sun, nuclei of hydrogen combine to form a larger nucleus and release a great amount of energy. The process is known as

• A)fission.
• B)fusion.
• C)metathesis.
• D)chain reaction.
• E)ionization.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, allowing neurons to communicate through electrical signals.

Polarity

The property of having distinct and opposite ends or poles, used in various contexts such as electricity, magnetism, and molecular chemistry.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue or material that acts as a boundary, separating different areas or substances, crucial in cellular function and structure.

Depolarization

The process by which a neuron's membrane potential becomes less negative, making the neuron more likely to fire an action potential.