Fusion in Stars

Which element is NOT represented in the star spectrum below?

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Calcium

• Magnesium

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The process of fusion happens in a star's

• Corona

• Convection Zone

• Radiative Zone

• Core

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The process of fusion requires

• High heat and high pressure

• Cool temperatures and no gravity

• A snack

• High heat and low pressure

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Which of the following is NOT a product of fusion

• Larger elements

• Energy

• Neutrino

• Electrons

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In fusion lower mass elements are used to create. Check all that apply

• higher mass elements

• Lots of energy

• Cookies

• Low energy amounts

• Smaller elements

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What force creates the environment needed for nuclear fusion reactions to happen in stars?

• Star Wars Force

• Gravity

• Friction

• Normal Force

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Main Sequence stars can only fuse up to this element on the periodic table

• Gold

• Carbon

• Helium

• Iron

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Giant stars are able to fuse up to ___________on the periodic table.

• Iron

• Carbon

• Lead

• The element of surprise

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The largest element that any "star" can create is.

• Helium

• Carbon

• Iron

• Uranium

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Any element larger than Iron on the periodic table is created by a/an

• Supernova

• Super Giant Star

• Main Sequence star

• Alchemists

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