How Do You Calculate Moles in Biogas Composition?

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The discussion revolves around a request for assistance with mole calculations related to biogas composition, specifically focusing on a report indicating that biogas consists of 60% methane and 40% carbon dioxide by weight. The user seeks help with several calculations involving a total of 10 kg of biogas. Key questions include determining the weight of methane in the biogas, calculating the moles of both methane and carbon dioxide, and finding the total moles of biogas. Additionally, the user is asked to provide their attempts at solving these problems to facilitate targeted assistance. Understanding the concept of relative molecular mass is emphasized as crucial for tackling the calculations effectively.
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hi folks.. I am having some problem here, and i dun know how to solve it.. some mole calculation. i would like ask help from u guys.. many thanks.. questions are below: [can give me the working process in details?]

6. A report states that biogas is 60% methane (relative molecular mass = 16) and 40% carbon dioxide (relative molecular mass = 44) by weight. Consider 10 kg of biogas.
(a) How much methane, by weight, would you expect in 10 kg of biogas?

(b) How many moles of methane would be there in this biogas amount?

(c) How many moles of carbon dioxide would be there in this biogas amount?

(d) How many moles of biogas would there be in 10 kg of biogas?

(e) What is the pV content of 10 kg of biogas at 300 K?
 
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You're going to have to show us your attempts first (even if they don't get the right answer) so we can determine where you are getting stuck to help. We won't do your homework for you.

If you're completely stuck and don't even know where to start, tell us what relative molecular mass is (understanding this is key to most of the questions you were asked).
 
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