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Of which elements? - Stars usually consist mainly of hydrogen, less helium, and small amounts of the so-called "metals" (which, in astronomy, means any heavier elements).

Of which elements? - Stars usually consist mainly of hydrogen, less helium, and small amounts of the so-called "metals" (which, in astronomy, means any heavier elements).

Of which elements? - Stars usually consist mainly of hydrogen, less helium, and small amounts of the so-called "metals" (which, in astronomy, means any heavier elements).

Of which elements? - Stars usually consist mainly of hydrogen, less helium, and small amounts of the so-called "metals" (which, in astronomy, means any heavier elements).

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Would you expect elements in a young star or in an old star?

You would expect to find them in both.


What elements are left after a star explodes?

All of them. A star begins to die when it creates Iron. Then it creates all the elements heavier than Iron. It has already created the elements lighter. Thus when the star explodes it spreads the elements it has created witch is all of them.


Why do scientists believe that stars contain the same elements as the solar system?

Scientists believe that stars contain the same elements as the solar system because all elements in the universe are created through nuclear fusion in the cores of stars. Elements are dispersed into space when stars explode as supernovae. These elements then form new stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, resulting in the similarities in elemental composition between stars and our solar system.


What are the elements that most commonly make up the Antares star?

All stars are primarily hydrogen, with some helium. Most stars contain a varying amount of trace elements as well, but hydrogen and helium are normally at least 98% of any star. However, Antares is a "red supergiant" star. That means it's heading towards being a supernova. Its composition will be complex as it fuses heavier elements up to iron and nickel. It depends exactly where it is in its evolution to the supernova stage. Perhaps someone knows a more exact answer.


What instrument is used to tell what a star is made of?

Spectrometers are used for this. By looking at the spectrum of light coming from the star, scientists can tell which elements are in the star by the pattern of lines that are known to be associated with certain elements.

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Does the constellation contain only one star?

No. The word constellation means "an arrangement of parts or elements."


What periodic elements are in the star delta scorpii?

Stars contain hydrogen and helium and some other minor constituents as metals.


What is neutron star crust made of?

The crust of a neutron star is primarily composed of heavy elements like iron and nickel. As the star cools, these elements solidify into a solid lattice structure. Additionally, the crust may also contain other materials like silicon and magnesium.


What elements do hydrocarbons contain?

The elements that hydrocarbons contain are: -Hydrogen -Carbons


Does homogeneous mixtures contain elements?

Yes, all the mixtures contain compounds or elements.


What elements are in the the star Sirius?

Hydrogen and helium are the most abundant elements in a star.


Why does a star contain hydrogen?

More than 74% of the matter in the universe is hydrogen, so when a star forms and collects surrounding matter most of that matter will be hydrogen. It is a simple matter of the availability of different elements.


Does helium contain hydrogen?

No. Hydrogen and helium are separate elements. Elements do not contain other elements. But an element can give off or take electron from other elements.


What Elements Are Present In The Star Sirius?

Hydrogen and helium are the most abundant elements in a star.


What kind of elements are halides oxides sulfates sulfides carbonates and native elements?

These are types of chemical compounds. Halides contain halogen elements (e.g. chloride, fluoride), oxides contain oxygen, sulfates contain sulfate ions, sulfides contain sulfide ions, carbonates contain carbonate ions, and native elements are pure forms of elements (e.g. gold, silver).


Would you expect elements in a young star or in an old star?

You would expect to find them in both.


How does a spectroscope identify the elements in a star?

This is a lawl question