Death Of High Mass Star Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
The universe contains more ____ elements than ____ elements.
A
Even
Odd
2
Q
______ (going outward) fuse lighter elements in a process called ______.
A
Successive layers
Shell burning
3
Q
Fe + He to Ni is a _____ reaction
A
Endothermic reaction (Energy stealing)
4
Q
Elements between ____ and ____ are formed when the core collapse.
A
Iron and Bismuth
5
Q
Eventually protons and electrons fuse together to form ____.
A
Neutrons
6
Q
The neutron core reaches _____ _____ and causes the outer layers to bounce violently off in a _____ explosion.
A
Neutron degeneracy
Supernova
7
Q
All elements _____ than Bismuth are created during a supernova explosion.
A
Higher
8
Q
A supernova can outshine it’s _____ _____.
A
Entire galaxy
9
Q
The high mass causes the star to fuse through heavier elements through _____ capture.
A
Helium
