All stars produce heavier elements as a result of nuclear fusion. From my 2nd year of college (equivalent to last year of high school) understanding of this process, this + supernovae is the source of all elements heavier than helium in the universe. My question is this, how do the elements produced as a result of fusion leave the stars, and how does this result in the formation of planets?
If any of my assumptions in this question are wrong, please inform me.
If any of my assumptions in this question are wrong, please inform me.