Question

When two atoms of 2H (deuterium) are fused to form one atom of 4He (helium), the total energy evolved is 3.83 × 10-12 joules. What is the total change in mass (in kilograms) for this reaction?

Answer 1

∆E = ∆m x c ² ∆m = E / c ² ∆m = 3,83•10^-12 / 3•10^8 ² ∆m = 4,256•10^-29 kg