A 1 M _$\bigodot$ Star in a Binary System Could Create the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 1 M _$\bigodot$ star in a binary system could create the following chemical element and eject it into the interstellar medium:

• A) carbon
• B) helium
• C) iron
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat and prevent episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder, acting to stabilize mood.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia, by reducing or controlling symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Hopelessness

A state of despair characterized by a perceived lack of future prospects or personal efficacy.