core
the center of the sun
what's the center of a atom?
the nucleus
Is mass lost or gained during fusion?
Lost
Convert 46 inches into meters
1.17
5.5x102
550
sun spots
what is nuclear fusion?
The process that produces energy in a star.
What happens to the mass lost during fusion?
It becomes energy
How many feet are in 100 miles?
528000
4.6x102
460
convection vone
the outermost layer of the sun's interior
what is a isotope?
Two or more atoms with the same number of protons, but different neutrons
_ Hydrogen atoms combine to make _ Helium atoms
1 , 2
How many minutes are in 6 years?
3155760
2.123x103
2123
photosphere
the layer of the sun's atmosphere that gives off visible light
what is atomic number?
what happens to the mass of the atoms during fusion?
mass increases
Convert 25 years to hours
219150
3.67x105
367,000
chromosphere
the layer of the sun's atmosphere that has a reddish glow
what is a electron?
Negatively charged particles in an atom. Number of these particles equal number of positive charge.
where does nuclear fusion occur in stars?
convert 65 milliliters into inches
3.97 inches
5.45x106
5,400,000