Atoms of what element ultimately form in a red supergiant?

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answered Dec 30, 2024 by JoshWimmer49 (1.9k points)

iron

In a red supergiant, fusion does not stop. Lighter atoms fuse into heavier atoms. Eventually iron atoms form.

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