Use the following information to answer the next four questions. Selected Reactions that Occur in the Sun
Reaction I ₁¹H + ₁¹H + ₁²H + ⁰₊₁β
Reaction II ₁²H+ ₁¹H + ₂³He + γ
Reaction III ₂³He + ₂³He→ᵦᵃHe + 2ᶜH
Which of the following statements describes the total measured mass as represented on the left side of reaction Il as compared with the total measured mass represented on the right side?
A. The mass on the left is smaller, because of the energy equivalence of the mass defect
B They are the same since the number of nucleons must be conserved.
C. They are the same, since mass must be conserved.
D The mass on the left is greater, because of the energy equivalence of the mass defect