Nuclear Fusion Exit Ticket

Supernova Explosion: The death of a massive star in a huge explosion, where the final, heaviest elements are created.

Heavier Element Fusion: The final stages of fusion in a massive star, where elements like carbon and oxygen combine to form even heavier elements.

Hydrogen Fusion: The main energy-producing process in a young star's core, where hydrogen atoms combine.

Helium Fusion: The process that starts when a star runs out of hydrogen and its core gets hot enough to fuse helium atoms.