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What is the process by which Nitrogen-13 is transformed into Carbon-13?
What is the process by which Nitrogen-13 is transformed into Carbon-13?
- Neutron capture
- Beta decay (correct)
- Alpha decay
- Proton capture
How is Nitrogen-14 formed from Carbon-13?
How is Nitrogen-14 formed from Carbon-13?
- By proton capture (correct)
- By alpha decay
- By beta decay
- By neutron emission
What is the next step after Nitrogen-14 is formed?
What is the next step after Nitrogen-14 is formed?
- Nitrogen-14 undergoes beta decay to form Carbon-14
- Nitrogen-14 captures a proton to form Oxygen-15 (correct)
- Nitrogen-14 fuses with another Nitrogen-14 to form Oxygen-16
- Nitrogen-14 captures a neutron to form Nitrogen-15
How is Nitrogen-15 formed from Oxygen-15?
How is Nitrogen-15 formed from Oxygen-15?
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What is the final product when Nitrogen-15 fuses with a proton?
What is the final product when Nitrogen-15 fuses with a proton?
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In which type of star does the tri-alpha process occur?
In which type of star does the tri-alpha process occur?
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What is the process by which three Helium-4 nuclei are converted into Carbon?
What is the process by which three Helium-4 nuclei are converted into Carbon?
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What happens to a star as it accumulates more mass and continues to grow into a red supergiant?
What happens to a star as it accumulates more mass and continues to grow into a red supergiant?
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What is the process known as the 'Alpha ladder'?
What is the process known as the 'Alpha ladder'?
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How are elements heavier than Iron formed?
How are elements heavier than Iron formed?
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