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Homework #9
• Q 5  Formation of the elements heavier than Fe occured primarily
•a.during the big bang.
•b.by energy generating fusion processes in solar mass stars.
•c.by the r and s process of neutron capture.
•d.by the r and s process of proton capture.
•This occurs in supernova explosions, not during any stellar fusion process while the stars are burning.  This is not really covered in the textbook and something I usually add, but didn’t this semester due to the travel.  Sorry.  This question will count as extra credit.
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