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Why are elements heavier than oxygen not produced in stars like the sum?
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What are the heavier elements in this universe formed by?
a series of stars
How are elements heavier than hydrogen formed?
They are formed inside of stars.
How are elements formed from hydrogen?
Heavier elements are formed from hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, through a process called nuclear fusion. There are machines or structures in the universe that do this, and we call them stars. It is the process within stars, stellar nucleosynthesis, that allows heavier elements to be created up through iron. Elements heavier than iron are formed in supernova events. Use the links below to learn more.
Where were the elements carbon oxygen and iron formed?
The elements carbon, oxygen, and iron were formed in the interiors of stars that have since dies and exploded, spreading their contents through dust clouds that later formed other stars and solar systems.
Why do stars vary in chemical composition?
The change is mainly chronological ... in the beginning there was only hydrogen and helium, then as stars aged and exploded, heavier elements were introduced into the interstellar medium, and were thus incorporated into newer stars.
What is formed from stars?
All elements up to Iron are produced by smaller stars. heavier elements (everything heavier then iron) are produced from larger stars when they go supernova.
What is stars form?
All elements up to Iron are produced by smaller stars. heavier elements (everything heavier then iron) are produced from larger stars when they go supernova.
How are the elements carbon nitrogen and oxygen produced in stars like the sun?
These fusion (carbon , nitrogen , and oxygen) reactions form nuclei of sightly heavier elements.
How is there oxygen in stars?
Most stars that are around today are made of old material from dead stars. Those old stars produced oxygen as a product once they started fusing helium and heavier elements. Some old stars are currently producing oxygen through nuclear fusion.
True or False - Stars the size of the sun can produce elements heavier than oxygen.?
True
What elements signal the end of a stars life?
I am not aware of any specific element "signaling" this. Towards the end of a stars life, however, relatively large amounts of heavier elements are produced.
Why are stars referred to as atomic furnaces?
It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.
Is stars the size of the sun can produce elements heavier than oxygen true or false?
True. Our Sun will eventually produce elements as heavy as iron.
Element abundantly present in the universe especially in stars?
The two main elements in stars are Hydrogen and Helium. Stars start out as mostly Hydrogen and produce Helium. There are less amounts of heavier elements like Oxygen, Neon and Iron in stars
What elements are formed in cool stars?
Elements that are formed in cool stars are heavy but not heavier than iron. (Elements that are heavier than iron are formed in a supernova.)
What were the heavier elements in the universe formed by?
They were formed in supernovae.
Do stars have matter?
Absolutely,Most stars consist of hydrogen at the beginning which is burned into helium and heavier elements like oxygen, carbon, and iron depending on the size of the star.
