Degenerate matter can have densities 1 million times greater than the density of water,and they achieve this density by ________.
A)fusing all of their atoms into super atoms with very high atomic numbers
B)compressing all of the electrons so that they are close to the nucleus
C)forming ions that bond electrostatically so that there volume is very small
D)converting the atomic nucleus to a small volume with high mass by expelling all neutrons

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Degenerate matter achieves high density by compressing all of the electrons close to the nucleus, resulting in electron degeneracy pressure that prevents the matter from collapsing further. This is seen in white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. The other options given are not correct mechanisms for achieving high densities in degenerate matter.

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