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Creation of Elements

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Creation of Elements

The fusion processes in stars produce all of the naturally occurring elements. Different size stars produce different elements.

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All stars

  • All stars fuse hydrogen nuclei into helium in nuclear fusion.
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Large stars

  • Larger stars fuse hydrogen nuclei into lithium and other light metals.
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Supernovae

  • A supernova produces enough energy for hydrogen nuclei to form elements heavier than iron.

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