Formation Of Elements Flashcards
1
Q
When do elements heavier than iron form and why?
A
The final stages of a massive star because they need the input energy
2
Q
How are elements distributed through space?
A
Supernova explosions
3
Q
What is the evidence for how stars are distributed?
A
The presence of heavier elements in the sun and inner planets
4
Q
How are chemical elements formed?
A
By the fusion processes in stars