Where does gold (the element)come from?
A)It is produced by mass transfer in close binaries.
B)It is produced during the late stages of fusion in low- mass stars.
C)It was produced during the Big Bang.
D)It is produced during the supernova explosions of high- mass stars.

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Gold is produced during the supernova explosions of high-mass stars. During these explosions, the extreme conditions allow for heavy elements like gold to be formed through the rapid neutron capture process (also known as the r-process).

Where Does Gold (The Element)come From