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How is the abundance of light elements proof that the big bang is valid?

April 26, 2017Abundance Astronomy big bang elements light Mathematics proof

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How is the abundance of light elements proof that the big bang is valid?

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The big bang only generated elementary particles. Elementary particles can only form light elements. Heavier elements are only formed through nuclear fusion. As expected most of the particles will not be inside a star so there will be less heavy elements in the universe.