The document discusses the formation of elements through various nucleosynthesis processes. It begins by asking students to bring materials for an activity and defines key terms related to nuclear fusion reactions that take place in stars and supernovae. These reactions are responsible for producing heavier elements, starting from hydrogen formed in the Big Bang. The document will then have students answer questions about evidence for the Big Bang, stages of stellar evolution, hydrogen burning processes, and the nucleosynthesis of elements heavier than iron.
The document discusses the formation of elements through various nucleosynthesis processes. It begins by asking students to bring materials for an activity and defines key terms related to nuclear fusion reactions that take place in stars and supernovae. These reactions are responsible for producing heavier elements, starting from hydrogen formed in the Big Bang. The document will then have students answer questions about evidence for the Big Bang, stages of stellar evolution, hydrogen burning processes, and the nucleosynthesis of elements heavier than iron.
The document discusses the formation of elements through various nucleosynthesis processes. It begins by asking students to bring materials for an activity and defines key terms related to nuclear fusion reactions that take place in stars and supernovae. These reactions are responsible for producing heavier elements, starting from hydrogen formed in the Big Bang. The document will then have students answer questions about evidence for the Big Bang, stages of stellar evolution, hydrogen burning processes, and the nucleosynthesis of elements heavier than iron.
- Periodic Table of Elements (individual) - Coloring materials (individual) - Manila Paper/Cartolina (group)
II. Answer the ff. Write your answers in your NB.
1. Define the ff: a. Big Bang Nucleosynthesis b. Binding energy c. Isotopes d. Stellar Nucleosynthesis e. Star Formation Theory f. Nebula g. Infrared Radiation h. Extinction (in Astronomy) i. Nuclear Fusion j. Hydrogen Burning k. Supernova Nucleosynthesis 2. What are the 3 pieces of evidence to support Big Bang Theory? Explain each. 3. What are the 6 stages in the evolution of stars? Describe each stage. 4. What are the 2 hydrogen burning processes? Explain each. 5. What are the 2 synthesis of elements heavier than iron? Write down one nuclear fusion reaction for each.