The most massive elements such as those that make up terrestrial planets like Earth were formed:
A) in the early universe
B) inside stars and supernovae
C) through meteor collisions
D) in the core of Earth
E) during the formation of the Solar System

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The most massive elements, such as iron, were formed inside stars through nuclear fusion. When these massive stars explode in supernovae, they release these elements into the Universe, where they can eventually form into terrestrial planets like Earth.

The Most Massive Elements Such as Those That Make Up