Unit 07 - Star Cycle (FZS)

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What type of star is responsible for forming elements in GREEN?

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Super Giant Star

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What are main sequence stars?

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They are the majority of stars in the universe and are in the stage when the star fuses Hydrogen into Helium.

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What is the largest element that any star can create?

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Iron

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What does the Sun produce energy by fusing hydrogen atoms into?

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Helium

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How are elements larger than Iron on the periodic table created?

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By a Supernova.

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What is a Supernova?

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A massive explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, creating heavier elements.

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What is a Main Sequence Star?

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A star that is in the stable phase of its life cycle, fusing hydrogen into helium.

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What happens to a star after it exhausts its hydrogen fuel?

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It can become a Red Giant or a Super Giant, depending on its mass.

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What is the process of nuclear fusion in stars?

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The process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The series of stages a star goes through from formation to its end, including main sequence, red giant, and supernova.