The hydrogen in our Sun is undergoing fusion and turning into helium. Billions of years from now,

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The hydrogen in our Sun is undergoing fusion and turning into helium. Billions of years from now, the hydrogen will run out and the helium atoms will fuse, forming heavier atoms. Eventually, these heavier atoms will also fuse. Interestingly, when astronomers examine the remnants of burnt-out stars, they find them to be extremely rich in iron. Explain why this is so.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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