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HELP Name 3 heavy atoms that can only form in supernova explosions​

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The yield that is ejected is substantially fused in last-second explosive burning caused by the shock wave launched by core collapse. Prior to core collapse, fusion of elements between silicon and iron occurs only in the largest of stars, and then in limited amounts.

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