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If both the numbers of protons and neutrons are conserved in a nuclear reaction like \[ { }_{6} C ^{12}+{ }_{6} C ^{12} \longrightarrow{ }_{10} Ne ^{20}+{ }_{2} He ^{4} \] In what way, its mass is converted into the energy?

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The sum of masses of nuclei of product element is less than sum masses of reactions and hence, loss of mass take place during the reaction. This difference of mass of product element and reactant converts into energy and liberated in the form of heat.

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