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10. Find the energy released in the fusion reaction 1 1H + 2 1H -> 3 2He + y.

11. The fusion reaction (2 1D) + (2 1D) -> (3 2He) + 1 0n releases 3.27 MeV of energy. If a fusion reactor operates strictly on the basis of this reaction, (a) how much energy could it produce by completely reacting 1 kg of deuterium?

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10. 11H + 21H  32He + 
Mass 1.007825 2.014102 3.016029 u

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