Question

what do you call the formation of heavy elements by the fusion of lighter nuclei in the interior of the stars?​

Answer 1

• The formation of heavy elements by fusion of lighter nuclei in the interior of stars is called “stellar nucleosynthesis”.

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Answer 2

The formation of heavy elements by the fusion reaction of lighter nuclei is termed as stellar nucleosynthesis.

• The combining of protons and neutrons within the nucleus of lighter elements forms heavy elements.
• The fusion reaction within the stars transforms hydrogen into helium.
• This process also emits heat and radiation.
• The fusion process is initiated either by the death or by the explosion of stars.
• The type of stars determines the type of elements formed.