The main light element that can be produced in stars is? The heaviest element that can be produced in large stars is?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the identification of the main light element produced in stars and the heaviest element produced in large stars. It is likely a quiz question requiring knowledge of stellar nucleosynthesis.

More Information

Stars primarily fuse hydrogen into helium, making helium the main light element produced. Iron is the heaviest element formed by fusion in stars before they explode as supernovae.

Tips

Be careful not to confuse elements produced in stars with those produced during the Big Bang or in supernovae.

Sources

• The Lives of High Mass Stars - NMSU Astronomy - astronomy.nmsu.edu
• Why is iron the heaviest element that can be produced in stars? - quora.com