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The creation of new elements from existing ones is a matter of having enough energy available, and for long enough; and of course, having suitable 'feed stock' of old elements and energetic particles.
The production of new elements is called nucleosynthesis.
And with many questions in science, the answer is "usually the following ...".
For example Lithium may need the energies of the primordial 'Big Bang' to create it in meaningful quantities. For, in normal stars, it is consumed as fast as it is produced - well roughly that is.
Have a crack at 'lithium nucleosysnthesis' in wikipedia.org. In this instance, we must regard the Big Bang as a giant supernova!!
What else can I help you with?
Why is iron significant to understanding how a supernova occurs?
Iron cannot release energy by fusion. When a star has used up all the lighter elements and has just iron left, it has no more nuclear "fuel". That causes the star to contract then explode very violently as a supernova.
Can elements be created in the body?
No, it is impossible. It is impossible for elements (matter) to be created by a human. The only new elements that are formed are in the center of stars where atomic nuclei merge. The human body does, however, take many elements and form numerous compounds.
Can a planet go supernova?
No, only large stars go supernova when nuclear fusion breaks down. While white dwarfs can go supernova in some instances, brown dwarfs are failed stars which are not powered by nuclear fusion.
Why has only the most massive stars are important contributors in enriching the galaxy with heavy elements?
To "enrich the Universe", the heavy elements would need to get back out of the star - and into outer space, where it can eventually become part of new star systems. This "getting out" happens mainly in supernova explosions - i.e., in the case of very massive stars. Also, stars with very low mass mainly convert hydrogen into helium - they didn't have time yet, given the current age of the Universe, to advance to a later stage, where they convert helium into heavier elements - and the stars with the very lowest masses never will, since they won't get hot enough.
Are all elements are composed of atoms that cannot be divided?
No. All atoms, except the most abundant isotope of hydrogen, can be divided into the subatomic particles protons, neutrons, and electrons. The most abundant hydrogen isotope does not have neutrons.
Does a microwave produce nuclear energy?
energy cannot be produced or destroyed, only transformed.
Why is iron significant to understanding how a supernova occurs?
Iron cannot release energy by fusion. When a star has used up all the lighter elements and has just iron left, it has no more nuclear "fuel". That causes the star to contract then explode very violently as a supernova.
Can elements be created in the body?
No, it is impossible. It is impossible for elements (matter) to be created by a human. The only new elements that are formed are in the center of stars where atomic nuclei merge. The human body does, however, take many elements and form numerous compounds.
Can helium be turned into hydrogen to produce energy?
Helium cannot be turned into hydrogen to produce energy. Helium and hydrogen are two different elements with different atomic structures and properties. However, fusion reactions involving hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can produce energy in a process known as nuclear fusion.
What can an element not be chemically broken down into?
An element cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances. Elements are the simplest form of matter and are made up of a specific type of atom. Elements can only be transformed through nuclear reactions, such as radioactive decay or nuclear fusion.
How do you produce gold?
gold cannot be produce as it is one of the basic elements. however it can be extracted from the earth. by several means includingsifting if from streams and riversdeep mining itstrip mining it
How can humans change hydrogen to oxygen?
We cannot. Stars can change hydrogen into helium and then helium into oxygen via nuclear fusion, be humans cannot generate and contain the forces necessary to fuse these elements.
If carbon were used as nuclear fuel it would be best?
Carbon is not commonly used as nuclear fuel because it does not readily undergo nuclear fission reactions. Elements such as uranium and plutonium are more suitable for use as nuclear fuels due to their ability to sustain nuclear chain reactions.
What are elements that can not be found on earth and can be created called?
Elements that cannot be found on Earth naturally but can be created artificially are called synthetic elements. These elements are typically produced in laboratories through nuclear reactions or particle accelerators. Examples of synthetic elements include technetium and americium.
Can nuclear power plants produce materials that can be converted to nuclear weapons?
most cannot, as to produce weapons grade plutonium the fuel cycle must be made very very short. however soviet RBMK reactors and the US hanford N reactor were designed explicitly to produce both electric power and weapons grade plutonium.
Why are synthetic elements made?
Synthetic elements are made through nuclear reactions to expand our understanding of the periodic table and explore the properties of these elements. They can also have practical applications, such as in nuclear reactors or medical imaging.
Can a planet go supernova?
No, only large stars go supernova when nuclear fusion breaks down. While white dwarfs can go supernova in some instances, brown dwarfs are failed stars which are not powered by nuclear fusion.
