Heavy elements creation

Question

Would elements heavier than iron not be extremely rare if only created by supernovae? I believe all elements above hydrogen are created in the star's corona. Hydrogen fusion is not possible in star's centre as pressure and temperature are relatively low and hydrogen would not gravitate to that region. The surface of the sun is only 8000 K where the corona is about 15000000 K.

Answer 1

A star's ability to synthesize elements heavier than helium depends on its mass. A star of sufficient size will indeed burn hydrogen all the way to iron in its core- but this will not happen in Our Mister Sun.