Question

possible energy - releasing processes in the sun
type of reaction equation energy released by one reaction estimated amount of time the sun would be able to release energy at rate of 2.41x10^39 mev/s
chemical 2h₂ o₂ 2h₂o.0000005930 mev 50,000 years
nuclear 17.6 mev 10 billion years
analyze and interpret the information in the table above to determine which process occurs in the sun. which one of the two reaction types do you think best explains how the sun releases energy?
a chemical reaction
b nuclear reaction
c none of the above
d all of the above

Explanation:

The Sun releases energy through nuclear fusion reactions. Chemical reactions release much less energy per - reaction compared to nuclear reactions. The estimated time the Sun can release energy at its current rate is consistent with nuclear reactions (10 billion years) rather than chemical reactions (50,000 years).

Answer:

B. nuclear reaction