The Following Fusion Reaction Releases 2 ${ }_{1}^{2} \mathrm{H}+{ }_{3}^{6} \mathrm{Li} \rightarrow 2{ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}$

question 44

Multiple Choice

The following fusion reaction releases 2.16 × 10⁹ kJ per mole of deuterium reacted. ${ }_{1}^{2} \mathrm{H}+{ }_{3}^{6} \mathrm{Li} \rightarrow 2{ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}$ How much mass is lost in the reaction per mole of deuterium reacted?

• A) 1.2 × 10?⁵ g
• B) 2.4 × 10?⁵ g
• C) 1.2 × 10?² g
• D) 2.4 × 10?² g
• E) 1.2 × 10?¹ g

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