Nuclear Fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei collide at a very high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus:Proton + Proton- Neutron

Proton + Neutron -> Deuterium ion of Hydrogen

Deuterium + Proton HeliumHelium is the fuel for the stars

Big Bang Lab Confetti pieces represent the following:

Blue: Proton (P +)

Pink: Neutron (N)

Purple: Hydrogen (H)

Yellow: Helium (He)

Temperature (hot-->cool)

Purple Blue Green Lt. Yellow Dk. Yellow Orange Red

35,000°C

3,000°C