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

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**.

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