A heavier element likely created by Betelgeuse is Silicon (Si). Red supergiants like Betelgeuse undergo fusion processes that produce heavier elements, including silicon, during their later stages of evolution.
Unit 2: Star Composition Lab Portfolio
9. The red supergiant, Betelgeuse (yes…pronounced “Beetle Juice”) is the 2nd brightest star in the constellation Orion. Due to its size and gravity, it is responsible for creating some of the heavier metals in the universe. What is a heavier element likely created by Betelgeuse?
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Hydrogen (H)
Silicon (Si)
Helium (He)
Lithium (Li)
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