Why Are Elements with Even Numbers of Protons More Abundant

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Multiple Choice

Why are elements with even numbers of protons more abundant, on average, than elements with odd numbers of protons?

• A)because elements are mainly made in fusion reactions with helium nuclei
• B)because elements are mainly made in fusion reactions with hydrogen nuclei
• C)because when elements split in a fission reaction, they prefer to split with all the protons paired
• D)There's no explanation; it's something of a mystery to be explained or it may be a coincidence.

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