In the proton-proton chain

a. no neutrinos are produced.
b. energy is released because a hydrogen nucleus has a greater mass than a helium nucleus.
c. no photons are produced.
d. carbon serves as a catalyst for the nuclear reaction.
e. energy is produced in the form of gamma rays and the velocity of the created nuclei.


E

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