1. Which of the following is not true about iron? a. Iron is the twenty-sixth element in the periodic table. b. Iron can be found near the core of a massive star. c. Iron can be formed through stellar nucleosynthesis. d. Iron is very reactive in terms of nuclear reaction.

1. Which of the following is not true about iron? a. Iron is the twenty-sixth element in the periodic table. b. Iron can be found near the core of a massive star. c. Iron can be formed through stellar nucleosynthesis. d. Iron is very reactive in terms of nuclear reaction.

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ultiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank.
1. Which of the following is not true about iron?
a. Iron is the twenty-sixth element in the periodic table.
b. Iron can be found near the core of a massive star.
c. Iron can be formed through stellar nucleosynthesis.
d. Iron is very reactive in terms of nuclear reaction.
2. Which statement provides an explanation for your answer in No.
a. Iron has 26 electrons and 26 protons.
b. Iron cannot be found in the core because it has a low melting po
c. Iron can only be formed in the surface of the sun.
d. Iron will not react in any nuclear reaction because of its stabi
3. What is th
ding block of all elements (excent hydrogen)?

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