ESSRT Generalized Nucleosynthesis of Massive Stars

What is nucleosynthesis?

• The process of combining electrons to form new atoms.

• The process of combining nuclei to form new nuclei.

• The process of breaking down nuclei into smaller particles.

• The process of converting energy into matter.

What are the two most abundant elements in the universe, in order from most to second most abundant?

• Helium, Hydrogen

• Oxygen, Carbon

• Hydrogen, Helium

• Carbon, Oxygen

What is the final element formed in the core of a massive star before core collapse?

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Iron

Which stage of nucleosynthesis in a massive star has the longest duration?

• Carbon fusing into Oxygen

• Hydrogen fusing into Helium

• Oxygen fusing into Silicon

• Silicon fusing into Iron

What is the heaviest element produced in a massive star's core before it collapses into a supernova?

• Oxygen

• Silicon

• Iron

• Helium