GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the sun made of?
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Burning hot gas, helium and hydrogen.
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Carbon monoxide
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Fire
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Molten lava
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -About three quarters of the sun is hydrogen, which is constantly fusing together and creating helium by a process called nuclear fusion. Helium makes up almost the entire remaining quarter.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the Sun can “burn” hydrogen to helium without the need for oxygen. It should be noted that in the presence of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, stars heavier than theSun may burn hydrogen to helium by using the C, N and O as catalysts.
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