Question
When are elements heavier than iron formed by stars?(1 point)
Responses
as a dying star explodes
as a dying star explodes - no response given
in small, old stars
in small, old stars - no response given
as a star is first formed
as a star is first formed - incorrect
in young stars
Responses
as a dying star explodes
as a dying star explodes - no response given
in small, old stars
in small, old stars - no response given
as a star is first formed
as a star is first formed - incorrect
in young stars
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Elements heavier than iron are primarily formed as a dying star explodes, particularly during a supernova event. This process allows for rapid nucleosynthesis of heavier elements. Therefore, the correct response is:
**as a dying star explodes**.
**as a dying star explodes**.