Identify an element of low natural abundance

Identify an element of low natural abundance

Provide a 200 word or more discussion on one of the following topics:  (1) Identify an element of low natural abundance and discuss how this element is used in industry and commercial products  (2)  Give an example of a specific type of catalyst that is used in industry and describe any green chemistry related or abundance related issues if they exist.  Or (3)  discuss an example of conversion of biomass to a chemical product.

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The Production of Methane Gas (CH4)

            Methane gas is produced organically through organic fermentation of carbohydrates found plant waste or materials using bacteria. The gas produced is commonly known as bio gas and it can be produced on a small scale using bio-gas digester. Under this process, materials containing carbohydrates are fed into the bio-gas generator. The different types of bacteria ferment the carbohydrates anaerobically into methane gas…………………………………..