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Where did the elements heavier than hydrogen and helium come from?

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They were made in stars. Hope this helped! :) XD
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Elements heavier than hydrogen and helium were actually produced inside stars.

Examining the periodic table, the elements up till iron were produced during the lifetime of the star (as a part of the fusion process) while elements heavier than iron were produced during the explosions of the supernova.
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