5 Questions
What is the main process involved in the formation of heavier elements?
Nuclear fusion
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of heavier elements formed through nuclear fusion?
Stability
What is the primary source of energy in the formation of heavier elements through nuclear fusion?
Nuclear energy
What is the result of the fusion of two or more atomic nuclei?
A heavier element with a higher atomic number
What is the term for the process by which an atomic nucleus captures a proton or a neutron?
Proton capture
Learn about the process of forming heavier elements through nucleosynthesis and radioactive decay. Understand the principles behind the creation of heavy elements in the universe. Test your knowledge of the formation of heavier elements.
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