Question
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1. In normal function of stars, iron is the heaviest element formed. What is a fusion reaction that could
produce "Fe?
Answer
A fusion reaction that could produce Fe is the fusion of two helium nuclei (He-4) to form a carbon nucleus (C-12) followed by the fusion of a carbon nucleus and a helium nucleus to form an oxygen nucleus (O-16) followed by the fusion of an oxygen nucleus and a helium nucleus to form an iron nucleus (Fe-56).