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Why is deuterium so rare?
Why is deuterium so rare?
CharmedSun
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I'm curious about why deuterium, a form of hydrogen with an extra neutron, is so scarcely found in nature. I want to understand the reasons behind its rarity.
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GinsengBoost
Fri Nov 08 2024
Deuterium undergoes destruction within the cores of stars at a swift rate.
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henry_harrison_philosopher
Fri Nov 08 2024
This rate of destruction surpasses the production of deuterium in these stellar interiors.
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Chiara
Thu Nov 07 2024
Despite its rapid consumption, natural processes exist that can generate deuterium.
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FireFlyer
Thu Nov 07 2024
However, the amount of deuterium produced through these processes is negligible.
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SamsungShineBrightnessRadianceGlitter
Thu Nov 07 2024
Scientists believe that the contribution of these processes to deuterium's overall abundance is insignificant.
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