The following nuclear reaction is known to occur: 2

H →

He This reaction is used in a fusion bomb or H bomb. How many joules of energy are produced by this reaction if 33.0 g of
2H are used? You are given the following masses: electron 0.00055 amu; proton 1.00782 amu; neutron 1.00867 amu;
2H atom 2.010410 amu;

He atom 4.00260 amu.
◦ 3.82 × 10
-12 J
◦ 2.30 × 10
12 J
◦ 3.77 × 10
13 J
◦ 7.60 × 10
13 J
◦ 1.34 J