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Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Question 4 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

Which shows the correct order of events during the process of nucleosynthesis?

Answer
A
hydrogen nucleus formed, isotope of hydrogen, tritium formed, helium nucleus formed
B
helium nucleus formed, hydrogen nucleus formed, isotope of hydrogen, tritium formed
C
hydrogen nucleus formed, helium nucleus formed, isotope of hydrogen, tritium formed
D
helium nucleus formed, isotope of hydrogen, tritium formed, hydrogen nucleus formed

Explanation

First, hydrogen nuclei (protons) formed. Some combined with neutrons to make deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen, and further fusion produced tritium; these light nuclei then helped form helium nuclei. So the correct order is hydrogen nucleus, hydrogen isotope, tritium, then helium nucleus.

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