Carbon,hydrogen,and helium can all be used a fuels during the career of a massive star.Which of the following gives these elements in the correct order in which they will be consumed in the star?

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In the life cycle of a massive star, nuclear fusion begins with hydrogen (the most abundant element in stars) fusing into helium. Once the hydrogen is depleted, the star begins to fuse helium into heavier elements, including carbon. Therefore, the correct order in which these fuels are consumed is hydrogen, helium, then carbon.

Carbon,hydrogen,and Helium Can All Be Used a Fuels During the Career