Formation of Heavy Elements

This is a process by which elements are created within the star.

• Big Bang Nucleosynthesis

• Stellar Nucleosynthesis

• Supernova Nucleosynthesis

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If the sun reaches the end of red giant phase, it will evolve into a _______.

• black hole

• supernova

• red super giant

• white dwarf

In a main sequence star, Hydrogen atoms fuse to form Helium. Helium is then converted into ​____ at its core

• iron

• neon

• carbon

• silicon

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which of the following processes happen in a massive main sequence star?

• Alpha Ladder process

• CNO Cycle

• S - process

• R - process

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This is a process by which elements heavier than iron are formed.

• Big Bang Nucleosynthesis

• Stellar Nucleosynthesis

• Supernova Nucleosynthesis

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This happens when there is slow rate of capturing neutron while there is a faster rate of radioactive decay.

• proton-proton chain

• Triple Alpha process

• S - process

• R - process

This happens when there is faster rate of capturing neutron before it undergoes radioactive decay.

• proton-proton chain

• Triple Alpha process

• S - process

• R - process

This is a nuclear fusion reaction where Hydrogen is converted to Helium.

• proton-proton chain

• Triple Alpha process

• S - process

• R - process

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This is how THREE HELIUM-4 is converted into Carbon in a red giant star.

• proton-proton chain

• Triple Alpha process

• S - process

• R - process

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

which of the following is also called the alpha particle?

• Hydrogen - 2

• Hydrogen - 3

• Helium - 3

• Helium - 4

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