Zinc-Air Battery Components Quiz

Polypropylene membrane soaked in electrolyte

30% KOH

Zinc granules with gelling agent and a small amount of electrolyte

Carbon blended with MnO2 and a wet proofing agent coated on nickel wire mesh support and an outer layer of air permeable Teflon layer (correct)

CO2 may cause the battery to overheat

CO2 may enter the battery and react with KOH to reduce efficiency (correct)

CO2 may cause the battery to expand and rupture

CO2 may lead to corrosion of the battery components

Because aqueous solutions decrease the energy density of lithium batteries

Because lithium does not conduct electricity in aqueous solutions

Because aqueous solutions cause corrosion of lithium electrodes

Because lithium is very reactive and reacts vigorously with water (correct)

<p>Air is taken directly from the atmosphere and need not be stored</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers