Quarter 1 – Module 1: Formation of Heavy Elements (What I Know)

The most accepted theory about the formation of the universe which explains that it continues to expand

• big bang theory

• divine creation theory

• steady state theory

• oscillating theory

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The following are light elements EXCEPT;

• helium

• hydrogen

• lithium

• iron

The process of forming elements is known as;

• generation

• genesis

• nucleosynthesis

• synthesis

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Light elements such as hydrogen and helium are formed through the process of __________ nucleosynthesis.

• big bang

• fusion

• stellar

• supernova

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Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?

• hyrdrogen

• helium

• lithium

• iron

A reaction in which two or more nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei.

• combustion

• nuclear fission

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear synthesis

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What element can be formed when three atoms of helium are fused?

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• silicon

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Which of the following elements DOES NOT belong to the group?

• beryllium

• silicon

• iron

• oxygen

The process in which elements are formed at the center of a star.

• big bang nucleosynthesis

• nuclear fusion

• stellar nucleosynthesis

• supernova nucleosynthesis

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Elements bigger than Iron are formed through_______.

• big bang nucleosynthesis

• nuclear fusion

• stellar nucleosynthesis

• supernova nucleosynthesis

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