How Much Energy Is Released in the Reaction ²H

question 40

Multiple Choice

How much energy is released in the reaction ²H + ²H → ⁴He? [m(²H) = 2.012102 u, m(⁴He) = 4.002603 u]

• A)20 MeV
• B)18 MeV
• C)13 MeV
• D)12 MeV
• E)36 MeV

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