208k views
0 votes
Which event in a star's life cycle can create heavy metals like gold, platinum, or lead?

2 Answers

5 votes
supernova ..........
User Pfernandom
by
4.3k points
4 votes
Answer: supernova


Explanation: Massive stars, on the other hand, quickly move beyond these more light elements to create heavier elements like silicon and copper. Anything heavier than iron is created during a supernova–the star-shattering explosion at the end of a massive star's life cycle.
User Nico Burns
by
5.0k points