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

Question

Responses

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

in young stars
in young stars

in small, old stars
in small, old stars

as a dying star explodes

Answer 1

Elements heavier than iron are formed when a dying star explodes, specifically during a supernova event. This process allows for the synthesis of heavy elements through nucleosynthesis mechanisms such as rapid neutron capture (the r-process). So the correct response is:

as a dying star explodes.