For Zn-air batteries (theoretical cell voltage 1.65V), 2Zn + O2  2ZnO, n=2 per Zn, please calculate the theoretical discharge specific energy based on Zn metal (note: atomic weight of Zn is 65 g/mol; air is from ambient environment). A. 2.731 Wh/g B. 1.361 Wh/g C. 0.825 Wh/g D. 1.650 Wh/g.

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Q11. For Zn-air batteries (theoretical cell voltage 1.65V), 2Zn + O2  2ZnO, n=2 per Zn, please
calculate the theoretical discharge specific energy based on Zn metal (note: atomic weight of Zn
is 65 g/mol; air is from ambient environment).
A. 2.731 Wh/g
B. 1.361 Wh/g
C. 0.825 Wh/g
D. 1.650 Wh/g. 

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