Which response contains all of the following that are characteristics of nuclear fusion, and no others?
I. Large quantities of energy are released in the process.
II. The process is used to produce some electricity in the United States.
III. Transmutation of elements occurs.
IV. An example of this process occurs on the Sun.
V. Neutrons are required to initiate the process.

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Nuclear fusion releases large amounts of energy, involves the transmutation of elements (lighter nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus), and occurs naturally in the Sun. It is not currently used to produce electricity on a commercial scale in the United States or anywhere else, and neutrons are not required to initiate the process; rather, high temperatures and pressures are needed.

Which Response Contains All of the Following That Are Characteristics