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After the sun becomes a red giant star and makes carbon in its core, why will it not make heavier elements?

After the sun becomes a red giant star and makes carbon in its core, why will it not make heavier elements?
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After the sun becomes a red giant star and makes carbon in its core, why will it not make heavier elements?

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It won't be massive enough to make it hot enough to make any further reations.
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