Question

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A black hole begins to form as an aging star abruptly collapses when it ceases . This occurs after the star has consumed its component elements in this order:

Answer 1

A black hole begins to form as an aging star abruptly collapses when it ceases nuclear fusion. This occurs after the star has consumed its component elements in the following order:

1. Hydrogen
2. Helium
3. Carbon
4. Oxygen
5. Heavier elements like Neon, Magnesium, Silicon, and Iron

Once iron is formed in the core, no further fusion can occur that releases energy, leading to gravitational collapse and potentially forming a black hole.