Why are elements heavier than iron less abundant than those that are lighter?
A) Because the duration of a supernova is relatively short
B) Because they tend to be unstable, and easily undergo fission
C) Spectral evidence suggests they are only rare here on Earth
D) This is one of the mysteries of cosmic formation that has yet to be answered.
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