Think of three ways you could safely distinguish between a strong acid and a strong base.

--Acid is the substance when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of H+ ions.

--Such compound whose chemical formula begins with H, for example HCl (Hydrochloric acid), H3BO3 (Boric acid), CH2O3 (Carbonic

acid). Although CH3COOH (Acetic acid) is an exception.

--Its less than 7.

--Bases are the proton acceptor.

--Such compounds whose chemical formula ends with OH, for example KOH (Potassium hydroxide), NaOH (Sodium hydroxide).

--Its greater than 7.

Explanation:

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.