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Stellar fusion produces atoms up to and including ___________ Question 51 options: Helium (atomic number 2) Carbon (atomic number 6) Iron (atomic number 26) Lead (atomic number 82) Question 52 (1 point)

Respuesta :

Iron (Z = 26)

Explanation:

  • Stellar fusion is the nuclear reaction that occurs in stars.
  • In this reaction, the nuclei build to form heavier elements.
  • Stars fuse elements of lighter ones to heavier ones
  • This fusion reaction occurs in their cores.
  • During this process, a lot of energy is released.
  • This process is also known as stellar nucleosynthesis as there is a synthesis of the different nucleus.
  • Stellar fusion produces lighter elements of many types including iron(Fe) and nickel(Ni) in many of the giant stars.
  • These elements remain trapped in the cores of stars.

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