stars make new elements by?

Question

fusing elements together?
fusing protons to atoms?
fusing electrons to atoms?
fusing neutrons to atoms

Answer 1

Stars make new elements primarily by fusing lighter elements together. This fusion process occurs under high temperatures and pressures in the stellar core. Through nuclear reactions, such as the fusion of hydrogen nuclei (protons) to form helium, heavier elements like carbon, oxygen, and iron are produced. Stars do not typically fuse protons or electrons directly to atoms, and the fusion of neutrons to atoms is not a common process in stars.