The iron in our solar system was created from smaller mass atomic nuclei in ______.

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Iron is created in the process of supernovas, where smaller mass atomic nuclei are fused together under high pressure and heat. The other options (A, B, C, and D) are not responsible for the creation of iron in the solar system. Iron is created in the cores of stars through the process of nuclear fusion. When a star runs out of fuel, it undergoes a catastrophic explosion known as a supernova. During a supernova, the energy generated is so great that it can cause the fusion of smaller atomic nuclei, including the fusion of smaller elements into iron. Therefore, the iron in our solar system was likely created from smaller mass atomic nuclei in supernovas.

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