When are elements heavier than iron formed by stars?(1 point)

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in small, old stars
in small, old stars

in young stars
in young stars

as a star is first formed
as a star is first formed

as a dying star explodes

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as a dying star explodes
is this correct
Yes, that is correct. Elements heavier than iron, such as gold, platinum, and uranium, are formed during the explosive death of massive stars in a process called supernova nucleosynthesis.