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    Energy: Nuclear Chemistry

    Nuclear Fusion

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    Nuclear Fusion

    Nuclear fusion is a process where two small atomic nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus. This reaction releases a huge amount of energy. Fusion powers the sun and other stars. Inside the sun, hydrogen nuclei fuse together to form helium, producing heat and light. Fusion is different from nuclear fission, ...

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    Have you ever wondered what keeps the Sun shining so brightly every day? The answer is something called nuclear fusion.

    Nuclear Fusion occurs when two small atomic nuclei, like hydrogen, join together to form a larger nucleus. This process releases a lot of energy.

    Now, let's look deep inside the Sun, where the temperature is around ...

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