Multiple Choice
(Use diagram of abundance vs atomic number) What process best explains the observed pattern of abundances of elements with atomic numbers between 6 and 20?
A) radioactive decay of nuclei with odd numbers of protons
B) fusion reactions with helium nuclei
C) fusion reactions with hydrogen nuclei
D) fusion reactions with neutrons
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