In order to predict whether a star will eventually fuse oxygen into a heavier element,what do you need to know about the star?
A)its luminosity
B)its overall abundance of elements heavier than helium
C)how much oxygen it now has in its core
D)its mass

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The fusion process of oxygen into a heavier element is only possible in stars with sufficient mass (usually at least 8 times the mass of the Sun). Therefore, the most important factor in predicting whether a star will undergo oxygen fusion is its mass.

In Order to Predict Whether a Star Will Eventually Fuse