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Naddik [55]
3 years ago
7

Why can stars be called element factories?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Leviafan [203]3 years ago
5 0
Nearly all elements heavier than hydrogen were not created by the Big Bang. They came from the element factories we call stars. ... This extra heat begins to fuse helium atoms into heavier elements like carbon and oxygen and gives new life to the star. BTW I GOT THIS FROM SAFARI :)
MAVERICK [17]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

They came from the element factories we call stars. Stars are mostly hydrogen throughout most of their lifespans. They are driven by massive and continuous thermonuclear reactions and gravity. ... This extra heat begins to fuse helium atoms into heavier elements like carbon and oxygen and gives new life to the star.

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