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Stars are powered by fusing hydrogen, not oxygen. A star that has exhausted the hydrogen in its core may continue to burn as a red giant.

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Q: What is a star called that has exausted its supply of oxygen?
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What is a star called that has exhausted its supply of hydrogen?

A star that has exhausted the hydrogen in its core will become a red giant or supergiant.


A star that is a has exhausted its supply of hydrogen?

A star that is a white dwarf has exhausted its supply of hydrogen.


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What is it called that has exhausted it's supply of hydrogen?

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What is a star that has exhausted its supply of hyderogen?

A star that has used up it's hydrogen supply because a "Red Giant". The star increases in diameter as it turns into a red giant.


Is oxygen in a star?

Yes


When a star has exhausted its supply of hydrogen?

When hydrogen in the core of the star is depleted, a balance no longer exists between pressure and gravity. Core contracts, temperatures incrase. This causes outer layers to expand and cool. This star is called a GIANT.


What type of star will a medium sized star change into if it finishes with its H supply?

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What is a star called before it is a star?

A star that is forming is called a protostar.


Is a star born when helium and oxygen combine?

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Which planet is called the north star?

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Where is oxygen in space?

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