How is the process that generates energy in the Sun's core different from an explosion caused by a chemical reaction?

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Conor Patrick asked May 1, 2023

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How is the process that generates energy in the Sun's core different from an explosion caused by a chemical reaction?

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A nuclear fusion reaction is the joining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. A chemical reaction is the joining of two atoms to form a molecule.

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