Why Do Younger Stars Have More Heavy Elements

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why do younger stars have more heavy elements?

• A)because old stars destroy heavy elements as they age
• B)because the heavy elements were made in previous generations of stars
• C)because young stars burn their nuclear fuels faster
• D)because heavy elements haven't had time to settle to the core of these younger stars

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