Nucleosynthesis

The formation of elements is known as _________.

• nucleotides

• Synthogenesis

• nuclear fission

• nucleosynthesis

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How many types of nucleosynthesis are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The first elements were formed in what is known as _________________.

• Big Bang Nucleosynthesis

• Stellar Nucleosynthesis

• Supernova Nucleosynthesis

• Genonucleosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The two elements formed in Big Bang Nucleosynthesis where __________________.

• hydrogen and lithium

• hydrogen and helium

• hydrogen and oxygen

• helium and lithium

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What is nucleosynthesis?

• The process of splitting atomic nuclei

• The process of forming new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nucleons

• The process of nuclear decay

• The process of electron capture

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Which element is primarily produced during supernova nucleosynthesis?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Iron

• Hydrogen

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Analyze the impact of supernova nucleosynthesis on the chemical composition of the universe.

• It decreases the abundance of heavy elements

• It increases the abundance of light elements

• It enriches the universe with heavy elements, contributing to the diversity of matter

• It has no impact on the chemical composition

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the "life cycle" of heavy element formation in the universe?

• Big Bang nucleosynthesis -> Stellar nucleosynthesis -> Supernova nucleosynthesis

• Supernova nucleosynthesis -> Stellar nucleosynthesis -> Big Bang nucleosynthesis

• Stellar nucleosynthesis -> Big Bang nucleosynthesis -> Supernova nucleosynthesis

• Big Bang nucleosynthesis -> Supernova nucleosynthesis -> Stellar nucleosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Explain how elements heavier than iron are formed in stars.

• Through the process of nuclear fission

• Through the process of neutron capture during supernova explosions

• Through the process of electron capture

• Through the process of radioactive decay

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How does the process of stellar nucleosynthesis contribute to the life cycle of a star?

• It causes the star to shrink

• It provides the energy necessary for the star to maintain equilibrium and prevents collapse

• It leads to the immediate death of the star

• It has no effect on the star's life cycle

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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