Two changes are described below. a green banana turns yellow and ripens. a layer of rust forms on an iron nail. which statement is true about the two changes? a) both are chemical changes because new substances are formed. b) both are physical changes because only the physical state of the substances change. c) a is a physical change due to a change of state, but b is a chemical change because new molecules are formed. d) a is a chemical change due to a change of state, but b is a physical change because new molecules are formed.

i believe you are right for all except the 3rd ( look at sqdancefan his answer is much better)

answer; talc and gypsum;

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.