Nuclear Chemistry

 76) (a) ΔE = 3.9 x 10²⁶ J/s          3.00 x 10⁸ m/s   

             ΔE = Δmc²

             Δm = ΔE/c²

             Δm = 3.9 x 10²⁶ J/s/(3.00 x 10⁸ m/s)² = 4.3 x 10⁹ kg/s

       (b) The mass loss results from the fusion reaction producing more stable nuclei from less stable nuclei.