Where Do Chemical Elements Come From? Directions: In the first column, write “A” or “D” indicating your agreement or disagreement with each statement. As you read, compare your opinions with information from the article. In the space under each statement, cite information from the article that supports or refutes your original ideas. Me

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1. The supernova of 1054, which provided enough light to read at night, was described by both Chinese astronomers and the Anasazi in the American Southwest.

 

 

2. Elements lighter than iron are formed from successive nuclear fusion reactions, beginning with hydrogen atoms.

 

 

3. All stars form iron in their cores.

 

 

4. The hydrogen nucleus is the most stable nucleus in nature.

 

 

5. Elements heavier than iron can only be formed in the first few seconds after a supernova’s collapse.

 

 

6. The type of elements produced by a star depends on the temperature and pressure of its core.

 

 

7. The gas in an interstellar cloud is mostly helium.

 

 

8. All of the elements on Earth, except for hydrogen, were formed in the interiors of stars.

 

 

9. Astronomers use spectroscopes to identify elements in stars because each element produces a unique emission spectrum.

 

 

10. Our sun contains a very small number of gold atoms.

 

Please rewrite ​ ONE ​ of the following sentence frames to describe your understanding of where chemical elements come from: Simple​ : _____________ can be described as ___________.

Sufficient​ : Characteristics of ________ include __________ and ____________.

Sophisticated: Frequently associated with _________, ________ is understood as __________.  

Where Do Chemical Elements Come From?

Elements lighter than iron are formed from successive nuclear fusion reactions, beginning with hydrogen atoms. 3. All stars form iron in their cores. 4. The hydrogen nucleus is the most stable nucleus in nature. 5. Elements heavier than iron can only be formed in the first few seconds after a supernova's collapse. 6. The type ...

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