A neutron star theoretically will form from a supernovae collapse that ________.
A)fuses all of the atoms into super atoms with very high atomic numbers
B)compresses all atoms so that electrons are so close to the nucleus that all of the protons are converted to neutrons
C)forms ions that bond electrostatically into very small volumes
D)converts the atomic nucleus to a small volume with high mass by expelling all neutrons

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When a supernovae collapse occurs, the intense gravity compresses the core of the star so strongly that the electrons merge with the protons, creating neutrons. This process is called neutronization, and it converts most of the matter in the core into a dense mass of neutrons, forming a neutron star. This means that electrons are so close to the nucleus that all of the protons are converted to neutrons.

A Neutron Star Theoretically Will Form from a Supernovae Collapse