The fusion reaction is carried out once

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Problem

The fusion reaction

^2_1\text H + ^3_1\text H \rightarrow {^4_2\text He} + n

is carried out once. Given atomic masses:

^2_1\text H = 2.014102\,\text u

^3_1\text H = 3.016049\,\text u

^4_2\text He = 4.002603\,\text u

n = 1.008665\,\text u

. Calculate, correct to three significant figures, the percentage of the initial mass that is converted into energy in this reaction.