Consider the "Dead End" Element for Cores of Massive Stars

question 46

Multiple Choice

Consider the "dead end" element for cores of massive stars: why is that element the "dead end"?

• A) It can only release energy by fusion.
• B) It has the lowest mass per nuclear particle.
• C) It has the highest nuclear mass.
• D) It has the lowest nuclear mass.
• E) It has the highest mass per nuclear particle. F) It can only release energy by fission.

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