The Fusion of Iron Nuclei Does Not Occur in Stable

question 13

Multiple Choice

The fusion of iron nuclei does not occur in stable stars.Why not?

• A)Iron isn't a stable element.
• B)The fusion process skips over iron and goes on to more massive elements.
• C)Iron fusion uses up energy instead of producing energy
• D)Iron is destroyed in stars as soon as it is produced

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