Question

When are elements heavier than iron formed by stars?(1 point)
Responses

in small, old stars
in small, old stars

in young stars
in young stars

as a star is first formed
as a star is first formed

as a dying star explodes

Answer 1

is this correct

Answer 2

as a dying star explodes

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. Elements heavier than iron, such as gold, platinum, and uranium, are formed during the explosive death of massive stars in a process called supernova nucleosynthesis.