Question

How are heavy elements such as Carbon, Oxygen and Neon formed during star formation?

Answer 1

Explanation:

After helium is exhausted in the core of a star, it will continue in a shell around the carbon-oxygen core. ... This can then form oxygen, neon, and heavier elements via the alpha process. In this way, the alpha process preferentially produces elements with even numbers of protons by the capture of helium nuclei.

Answer 2

After helium is exhausted in the core of a star, it will continue in a shell around the carbon-oxygen core. ... This can then form oxygen, neon, and heavier elements via the alpha process. In this way, the alpha process preferentially produces elements with even numbers of protons by the capture of helium nuclei.