A neutron star theoretically will form from a supernovae collapse that ___________.
A) converts the atomic nucleus to a small volume with high mass by expelling all neutrons
B) forms ions that bond electrostatically into very small volumes
C) compresses all atoms so that electrons are so close to the nucleus that all of the protons are converted to neutrons
D) fuses all of the atoms into super atoms with very high atomic numbers

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During a supernova collapse, the intense gravitational forces compress all atoms so that electrons are so close to the nucleus that all of the protons are converted to neutrons, forming a neutron star.

A Neutron Star Theoretically Will Form from a Supernovae Collapse