Directions Write a lab report for this lesson’s lab. Be sure that your report:

 includes all major elements of a lab report.

 meets your teacher’s content and format expectations.

 is clearly organized and formatted.

 demonstrates strong scientific reasoning and writing.

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.