How Did a Supernova Influence the Unique Composition of a Solar System?

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A supernova from a massive star, significantly larger than our Sun, likely influenced the unique composition of this solar system. The explosion generated extreme temperatures, allowing for the formation of heavier elements like calcium, aluminum, and titanium. This process differs from our solar system, where a smaller star's supernova contributed to the lighter elements present. The conditions during the formation of this solar system were thus shaped by the remnants of a more massive stellar event. The presence of these heavier elements indicates a distinct evolutionary path compared to our own solar system.
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You are traveling through space and come upon a solar system having a star like the Sun, but with planets being extremely rich in calcium, aluminum, titanium. How were the formation conditions different from our solar system?


Attempt at solution: The supernova that created this solar system was the death of a larger star than the one that created ours?
 
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The star was probably likely 10 to 40 times the mass of our sun, became a white dwarf and collapsed creating trillions of degrees allowing electrons to push into the nuclei causing a massive explosion and elements heavier than iron to be created. So your super nova is correct!
 

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