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

Question

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

Answer 1

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.