Stars & Elements

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What is the name of the largest stars?

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Supergiants

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After core collapse, a supergiant will explode into a _____ .

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supernova

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The luminosity of a star describes its ______________.

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brightness

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What color of star is the hottest?

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Blue

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The reaction in the core of a star that makes them shine is called

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nuclear fusion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is the process by which stars generate energy?

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Nuclear fusion is the process by which stars generate energy.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star.

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What is the relationship between a star's mass and its lifespan?

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More massive stars have shorter lifespans compared to less massive stars.

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What is the main element that stars primarily fuse in their cores during the main sequence phase?

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Hydrogen is the main element that stars fuse in their cores during the main sequence phase.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the significance of a star's color in terms of temperature?

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A star's color indicates its temperature; blue stars are the hottest, while red stars are the coolest.