The last fusion product possible in stars is _________ because _________.
A) lead, fusing lead nuclei absorbs energy; it does not liberate it
B) iron, fusing iron nuclei absorbs energy; it does not liberate it
C) iron; no stars are hot enough in their cores to fuse iron nuclei
D) carbon; no stars are hot enough in their cores to fuse carbon nuclei

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Iron is the last element formed in the core of a star because fusing iron nuclei requires more energy than it releases, halting further fusion processes.

The Last Fusion Product Possible in Stars Is _________ Because