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SENIOR HIGH ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY
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Subject : Physical Sciences
Lesson Title: Evidence for the formation of Heavier Elements
Learning Competency: Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier elements during
star formation and evolution
References: Physical Science by CHED/PNU LAS No.: 2
CONCEPT NOTES
Nucleosynthesis - is the process of creating new atomic nuclei from preexisting
nucleons (protons and neutrons).
Stellar evolution – is a process by which a star changes over the course of time
Stellar nucleosynthesis - is the process by which elements are created within stars by
combining the protons and neutrons together from the nuclei of lighter elements. Main-
sequence stars are formed from the first fusion process that occurs in the hydrogen core of
stars.
Types of nuclear fusion reaction to produce heavier elements
1. Proton-proton chain – deuterium is produced by the weak interaction in a quark
transformation which converts one of the protons to a neutron.
2. Triple Alpha process – is defined as the fusion of three alpha particles to form carbon.
3. Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle (CNO) – is a process of stellar nucleosynthesis in which
stars on the Main Sequence fuse hydrogen into helium via a six-stage sequence of
reactions.

Exercises: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The proton-proton chain reaction is a fusion reaction that enables small stars like the sun
to generate energy. Which statement is NOT true about proton-proton chain?
A. Hydrogen nuclei fuse to produce carbon atoms.
B. The p-p process occurs in three steps.
C. Hydrogen nuclei combined to form helium atom.
D. Four hydrogen nuclei are converted to one helium atom.
2. How many helium nuclei are involved in the triple alpha process?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
3. It is the process in which stars on the main sequence fuse hydrogen into helium via a six-
stage sequence of reactions.
A. CNO cycle C. Proton-proton chain
B. Carbon fusion D. Triple alpha process

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