Other than the hydrogen and helium formed at the time of the Big Bang, nuclear fusion within stars produces all atomic nuclei lighter than and including iron, and the process releases electromagnetic energy. Heavier elements are produced when certain massive stars achieve a supernova stage and explode.
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DCI.ESS1.A.9-12.8
Depth 2Parent ID: BB94D1C1346E496E90B82204D90B878AStandard set: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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- Statement code
- DCI.ESS1.A.9-12.8
- Standard ID
- 5EC4F819DDAB4A1FB327666A97485032
- ASN identifier
- S21342773
- Subject
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)
- Grades
- 09, 10, 11, 12
- Ancestor IDs
- BB94D1C1346E496E90B82204D90B878A23CD28BCAB314BE09E1B2DECA55F1642
- Source document
- Next Generation Science Standards (2013)