Which of the Following Chemical Elements Is Not Produced by Thermonuclear

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following chemical elements is not produced by thermonuclear fusion in stars?

• A)Carbon (Z = 6, A= 12)
• B)Silicon (Z = 14, A = 28)
• C)Oxygen (Z = 8, A = 16)
• D)Mercury (Z = 80, A = 200)
• E)Chromium (Z = 24, A =52)

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