Question

When are elements heavier than iron formed by stars?(1 point)

Responses

as a dying star explodes
as a dying star explodes

in small, old stars
in small, old stars

as a star is first formed
as a star is first formed

in young stars

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

None of the listed options are correct. Elements heavier than iron are formed in the intense heat and pressure of a supernova explosion, which occurs when a massive star reaches the end of its life and collapses under its own gravitational force.