What is a high mass star?
High Mass Stars

Flashcard
•
Science
•
9th - 12th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
A high mass star is a star that has a mass greater than about eight times that of the Sun. These stars have shorter lifespans and undergo more complex fusion processes than lower mass stars.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during a supernova?
Back
During a supernova, a high mass star explodes, ejecting its outer layers into space at speeds of up to 10% of the speed of light.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of iron in a high mass star's core?
Back
Iron forms in the core of a high mass star and absorbs energy, preventing further fusion reactions, which leads to the star's collapse.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What element is produced when silicon fuses in a high mass star?
Back
When silicon fuses in a high mass star, it produces iron.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is explosive nucleosynthesis?
Back
Explosive nucleosynthesis is the process by which heavy elements are formed during the explosive events of a supernova.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of a star having more than eight times the mass of the Sun?
Back
A star with more than eight times the mass of the Sun can fuse carbon in its core, leading to more complex fusion processes and ultimately a supernova.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs when a star's core temperature rises significantly?
Back
When a star's core temperature rises significantly, it can lead to the fusion of heavier elements, such as silicon and iron.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Low Mass Stars

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Lifecycle of Stars Flashcard 2024

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Lifecycle of Stars Flashcard 2024

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Low Mass Stars

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Life Cycle of Stars

Flashcard
•
10th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Life Cycle of a Star

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
High Mass Stars

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Astronomy -Unit 4 -Stars REVIEW'

Flashcard
•
9th - 12th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade