Once carbon is formed in massive star cores, the majority of nuclei formed form then on will belong to even numbered elements, due to addition to more helium nuclei as alpha particles.

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This statement is true. As massive stars evolve and begin to fuse helium nuclei into heavier elements, the majority of the resulting nuclei will have even numbers of protons and neutrons due to the process of alpha particle addition.

Once Carbon Is Formed in Massive Star Cores, the Majority