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    Exam 21: Stellar Explosions: Novae, Supernovae, and the Formation of the Elements
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    A Massive Star Can Fuse Only Up to the Element
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A Massive Star Can Fuse Only Up to the Element

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A massive star can fuse only up to the element silicon in its core.

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