Flashcards
Origin of Elements (8)
Flashcards do conjunto (5)
- 1What is the origin of Hydrogen?Formed in the 1st 20 minutes of the Big Bang
- 2What is the origin of Helium?Most formed by fusion during Big Bang; Also formed by fusion in stars
- 3What is the origin of C, O, Si, Ca, and Fe?Formed by late-stage nuclear fusion in certain types of stars.
- 4What is the origin of heavier-than-iron elements?Most formed during supernova events
- 5What is the origin of Uranium?Undetermined origin - but almost certainly formed in supernovas