Question

what subatomic particles are involved in the nuclear fusion that powers the sun?

• protons and neutrons
• electrons and protons
• only protons
• only electrons

Explanation:

The nuclear fusion in the Sun mainly involves the fusion of hydrogen nuclei (protons). Through a series of reactions, protons combine, and neutrons are also involved in the process (e.g., in the formation of deuterium, which has one proton and one neutron). Electrons are not directly involved in the core nuclear fusion process. So the subatomic particles involved are protons and neutrons.

Answer:

A. protons and neutrons