A single 1-M¤ star will eventually eject significant amounts of which of the following chemical elements into the interstellar medium?

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A single 1-M¤ star, like our Sun, will eventually become a red giant and then a planetary nebula, ejecting its outer layers, which are rich in hydrogen and helium, into the interstellar medium. Nickel and iron are not significantly produced in such stars.

A Single 1-M¤ Star Will Eventually Eject Significant Amounts of Which