7.6 how the chemical elements formed Flashcards

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how are chemical elements formed? (2)

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elements a heavy as iron are formed inside stars as a results of nuclear fusion

elements heavier than iron are formed in supernovas

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how do we know that our sun and solar system were formed from the debris of a supernova

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heavy elements exist in our solar system (such a s uranium)

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how are chemical elements distributed through space

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by a supernova

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