Question
When are elements heavier than iron formed by stars?(1 point)
Responses
in young stars
in young stars
in small, old stars
in small, old stars
as a dying star explodes
as a dying star explodes
as a star is first formed
Responses
in young stars
in young stars
in small, old stars
in small, old stars
as a dying star explodes
as a dying star explodes
as a star is first formed
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Elements heavier than iron are formed **as a dying star explodes**. This process occurs during supernovae, where the immense energy and conditions allow for the creation of heavy elements through nucleosynthesis.