Question

Select the correct answers from the list.(1 point)
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 when the star abruptly collapses because it ceases nuclear fusion (no more energy-producing fusion in the core). This happens after the star has fused elements in this order: hydrogen → helium → carbon → neon → oxygen → silicon → iron.