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Which event in a star's life cycle can create heavy metals like gold, platinum, or lead?

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supernova ..........
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Answer: supernova


Explanation: Massive stars, on the other hand, quickly move beyond these more light elements to create heavier elements like silicon and copper. Anything heavier than iron is created during a supernova–the star-shattering explosion at the end of a massive star's life cycle.
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