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If you fuse two elements heavier than iron, you...

A. Lose energy
B. Gain mass in the form of metals
C. Gain energy in the form of photons
D. Create new elements by fission



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Final answer:

Nuclear fusion involves combining light nuclei to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy in the process.


Explanation:

Nuclear fusion is the process of combining lighter nuclei to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy. This process powers stars and is responsible for nucleosynthesis. For elements heavier than iron, energy is required to fuse them together as they lie to the right of iron on the energy-mass curve.


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