Question 2

What volume of methane would be produced each day if all the organic matter were converted into methane?

2 (CH2O) ----------> CH4 + CO2


Answer

If you answered 36 litres x 103, then you were correct

Mass of organic matter oxidised = 3000 mol;
Acc to eqn, 3000 mol CH2O = 1500 mol CH4;
Volume of methane with this mass = 1500 x 24 litres = 36,000 litres (or 36 litres x 103)

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