answersLogoWhite

0

Most chemical elements beyond hydrogen and helium are produced in a star's fusion reaction.

Only when that particular star dies, do those larger elements, like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, etc..., get released to space, where they become part of a forming planet.

Stars like out sun can make most elements up to Fe (iron). For elements heavier than iron, a very large star needs to go nova (explode).

During this nova explosion, elements like gold, platinum, lead, silver are created. Novas occur seldomly, so these elements tend to be rare. Why they are considered "precious."

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How are friction and shooting stars related?

Because the lights we call shooting stars are pieces of space rubble that are heated to glowing/burning by friction against the upper atmosphere


Where are atmospheric chemicals found?

In the atmosphere. "Atmospheric" means "related to the atmosphere".In the atmosphere. "Atmospheric" means "related to the atmosphere".In the atmosphere. "Atmospheric" means "related to the atmosphere".In the atmosphere. "Atmospheric" means "related to the atmosphere".


What planet are the death stars?

Planets are not stars, and there's no such thing as "death stars".


Why are Stars are brighter when they are seen from the moon?

No atmosphere (air) that dims the light from the stars.No atmosphere (air) that dims the light from the stars.No atmosphere (air) that dims the light from the stars.No atmosphere (air) that dims the light from the stars.


When was From Death to the Stars created?

From Death to the Stars was created in 1953.


How the atmosphere hydrosphere geosphere and biosphere are each related to the death of stars that occurred billions of years ago?

The early Universe basically only consisted of hydrogen, and small amounts of helium. Heavier elements were created in the center of stars - these materials got into space, mainly through supernova explosions, and became part of newer solar systems.


What type of galaxy is the concentration of stars more centrally located?

jupiter because the atmosphere has to much sunlight wich connects to earth death of a meteor


How many pages does From Death to the Stars have?

From Death to the Stars has 375 pages.


Why don't stars twinkle from the moon?

Stars do not twinkle from the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere like the Earth does. The twinkling of stars is caused by the light from the stars passing through the Earth's atmosphere and being distorted by the movement of air currents. Since the moon lacks an atmosphere, the light from the stars does not twinkle when viewed from its surface.


Spectrum indicates what in the stars atmosphere?

The chemical composition of the star atmosphere.


How are tides related to stars?

they are stars


How are galaxies and stars related?

Stars and Galaxies are related because a galaxy is a system of billions of stars, gases, and dust.