INT SCI - Unit 02 - Origins of Matter

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons are neutral, meaning they have no charge.

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What process primarily created the elements hydrogen (H) and helium (He)?

Back

Big Bang Nucleosynthesis.

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What is the smallest atom?

Back

Helium (He) is the smallest atom.

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What event occurs when very massive stars die, leading to the formation of elements past iron?

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Supernova.

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Which atom is most likely to lose an electron?

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Atoms with fewer electrons in their outer shell, typically metals.

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What is the charge of protons?

Back

Protons are positively charged.

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What is the charge of electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged.

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What is Stellar Nucleosynthesis?

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The process by which stars create new elements through nuclear fusion.

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What is Supernova Nucleosynthesis?

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The formation of new elements during the explosive death of a star.

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What is the significance of the Big Bang in relation to matter?

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The Big Bang is the event that led to the formation of the universe and the first elements.