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Explain why nuclei of carbon, oxygen, and iron can be found in stars

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Nuclear fusion in stars causes hydrogen nuclei to join together to form helium nuclei. If stars are hot enough, the hydrogen and helium nuclei could join together to form more massive-nuclei, such as car-bon and oxygen. These nuclei can continue to join together and form even more massive nuclei, such as iron.
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  10. The statements below are false. For each statement, replace the underl...

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  12. Compare nuclear fission with nuclear fusion.

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  13. Imagine that a uranium nucleus splits and releases three neutrons and ...

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  14. Which of the following is a use of radioactive material?

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  15. Which particle both begins and is produced by a nuclear chain reaction...

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  16. Which statement about nuclear fusion is false?

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  17. In fission, the products have less mass than the starting materials do...

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  18. Explain why nuclei of carbon, oxygen, and iron can be found in stars

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  19. What are two dangers associated with nuclear fission?

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  20. Solve the following crossword with the help of the given clues.

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