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WorksheetsFormation of Heavy Elements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
This is a process by which elements are created within the star.
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
Stellar Nucleosynthesis
Supernova Nucleosynthesis
If the sun reaches the end of red giant phase, it will evolve into a _______.
black hole
supernova
red super giant
white dwarf
In a main sequence star, Hydrogen atoms fuse to form Helium. Helium is then converted into ____ at its core
iron
neon
carbon
silicon
which of the following processes happen in a massive main sequence star?
Alpha Ladder process
CNO Cycle
S - process
R - process
This is a process by which elements heavier than iron are formed.
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
Stellar Nucleosynthesis
Supernova Nucleosynthesis
This happens when there is slow rate of capturing neutron while there is a faster rate of radioactive decay.
proton-proton chain
Triple Alpha process
S - process
R - process
This happens when there is faster rate of capturing neutron before it undergoes radioactive decay.
proton-proton chain
Triple Alpha process
S - process
R - process
This is a nuclear fusion reaction where Hydrogen is converted to Helium.
proton-proton chain
Triple Alpha process
S - process
R - process
This is how THREE HELIUM-4 is converted into Carbon in a red giant star.
proton-proton chain
Triple Alpha process
S - process
R - process
which of the following is also called the alpha particle?
Hydrogen - 2
Hydrogen - 3
Helium - 3
Helium - 4
