Star Comparisons Quiz

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Which of these is a heavy element in a star?(1 point)
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carbon
carbon

hydrogen
hydrogen

lithium
lithium

helium
helium
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Answer 1

The heavy element among the options provided is carbon.

In the context of stellar nucleosynthesis, elements heavier than helium are often referred to as "heavy elements," while hydrogen and helium are considered light elements.