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Which of these is a heavy element in a star?(1 point)
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carbon
carbon
hydrogen
hydrogen
lithium
lithium
helium
helium
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The heavy element among the options provided is **carbon**.
In the context of stellar nucleosynthesis, elements heavier than helium are often referred to as "heavy elements," while hydrogen and helium are considered light elements.
In the context of stellar nucleosynthesis, elements heavier than helium are often referred to as "heavy elements," while hydrogen and helium are considered light elements.