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That is false. Assuming an exothermic reaction, e.g., a fusion of hydrogen to helium:

  • The total amount of mass before and after the reaction is the same. (Any energy leaving the atom has a mass equivalent.)
  • The total amount of energy before and after the reaction is the same. (The energy was there previously, in the form of potential energy).
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