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How light elements and heavy elements formed differently?

The formation of the elements is a nuclear process that usually happens in stars. The core of the star is hot enough and has enough pressure to overcome the electric repulsion of the atomic nuclei and literally fuse the nuclei together. This process happens over and over again, but seems to stop at a certain mass. It appears that elements heavier than iron cannot be formed in the core of a star. These elements require more extreme conditions. The heavier elements on the Periodic Table (after Fe) are formed in supernova. These nuclei require tremendous energy to form, this energy must come from an event as large as a supernova.


Is cadmium stable?

No, cadmium is not stable as it is a reactive metal that can easily form compounds with other elements. It is classified as a heavy metal and can be toxic to both humans and the environment.


What family element does mercury belong to?

Mercury belongs to the family of elements called transition metals. These elements are known for their variability in oxidation states and ability to form complex compounds. Mercury is specifically classified as one of the heavy transition metals due to its high density.


What is the relationship among atoms elements and molecules?

Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, and they combine to form elements. Elements are composed of one type of atom and can be found on the periodic table. When atoms of different elements are chemically bonded together, they form molecules.


How can you tell the number of covalent bonds an element can form?

You can determine the number of covalent bonds an element can form by looking at its group number on the periodic table. Elements in group 4 can typically form 4 covalent bonds, elements in group 5 can form 3 bonds, elements in group 6 can form 2 bonds, and elements in group 7 can form 1 bond.

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What is the verb form for the word light?

"Light" as in "not heavy" is an adjective. Example: The student decided to take the light book instead of the heavy book. "Light" as in "to light a fire" is a verb.


Why do the inner planets have more of the lighter elements like hydrogen and helium gas like the outer planets do?

The Sun and its planets formed form a huge cloud (disk) of dust which contained both light and heavy elements, but there were more light elements (hydrogen) than heavy. As the disk coalesced into the sun and planets the areas close to the young sun were too hot (heated by the sun) for the light elements to condense and settle onto the young inner planets which are therefore rocky, while the outer planets being further from the sun did accumulate the lighter and more volatile elements. However in the centers of the giant planets there are rocky (heavy) cores.


Why do younger stars have more heavy elements?

Younger stars have more heavy elements because they form from the remnants of older stars that have already produced and dispersed these elements through processes like supernova explosions.


How did nuclear fussion in stars help create the elements?

Light elements combined to form the heavier elements.


What is used to form super heavy elements?

The heaviest elements occurring in nature are formed inside supernovae, through nucleosynthesis.


What nuclear process occurred when light elements combine to form heavier elements?

Nuclear Fusion


What are the monomers that form the heavy and light chains in antibodies?

it is amino acids.


Where in the universe are heavy elements made?

Light elements are made in light weight stars via stellar nucleosynthesis. Elements as heavy as iron form in the cores of massive stars. Anything heavier than iron requires a supernova--the collapse and explosion of a super massive star.


What is a homograph for light?

Dad installed a light in the basement so he could see better when he works on his projects. Bricks are heavy and feathers are light.


How are the broken down heavy elements used in the timeline of celestial bodies?

They form the next generation of stars and planets.


Is carbon heavy?

Carbon is considered a light element in terms of atomic weight, as it has an atomic number of 6 and an atomic mass of approximately 12.01 atomic mass units. In comparison to elements like uranium or lead, which have much higher atomic numbers and masses, carbon is relatively light. However, in everyday language, we may refer to carbon as "heavy" when discussing its presence in molecules or compounds due to its ability to form strong bonds with other elements.


What elements usually form brightly colored compounds?

Elements like transition metals such as copper, cobalt, and chromium often form brightly colored compounds due to the presence of partially filled d orbitals that can interact with light to produce color. Rare earth elements like neodymium and europium can also form brightly colored compounds due to their unique electronic configurations. Additionally, heavy metals like mercury and lead can form colorful compounds, but they may be toxic.