Combined First and Second Semester B. Tech.

Degree Examination
(Common for all B.Tech. branches)

EN09 104: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

Model Question Paper

Time: 3 hours Total Marks: 70
Part A
(Answer all questions: 5 x 2 marks = 10 marks)

1. Differentiate between n-type and p-type semiconductors.

2. What are the essential requirements of potable water?
3. Why is Teflon highly chemical resistant?
4. Define Buffer Solution. Give an example.
5. Why metals are more susceptible to corrosion than pure metals?

Part B
(Answer any four questions: 4 x 5 marks = 20 marks)

6. Write a note on the applications of liquid crystals in thermography.

7. What is vulcanization? What are the changes that occur in rubber during vulcanization?
8. A cell uses Zn2+/Zn and Ag+/Ag electrodes. Write the cell representation, half cell
reaction and net cell reaction. Calculate the cell EMF of E°Zn 2+/Zn = -0.76V and E°
+
Ag /Ag = 0.8 V.
9. Derive Nernst equation and give its significance.
10. Define electrochemical corrosion. Describe very briefly its mechanism.
11. Write a note on thermal pollution.

Part C
(Answer section (a) or section (b) of each question: 4 x 10 marks = 40 marks)

12)
a) Discuss the electrical conductivity of solids based on band theory.
OR
b) Discuss the different steps in the treatment of water for domestic purposes.

13)
a) Explain different types of Synthetic rubbers and their properties.
OR
b) i) Write a note on compounding of rubber. (5 marks)
ii) Write the structure of graphite and explain its action as a lubricant. (5 marks)

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14)
a)
i) Explain single electrode potential (5 marks)
ii) Describe the construction of Ni Cd battery with relevant reactions
occurring. Mention its applications. (5 marks)

OR

b) What is an ion selective electrode? Explain the measurement of pH of a solution using

a glass electrode.

15)
a)
i) What is reverse osmosis? What are its applications? (5 marks)
ii) Explain how to dissolved Oxygen in a sample of water in estimated by
winklers method. (5 marks)
OR
b) i) List out and explain a few methods to control air pollution (5 marks)
ii) Explain green house effect and its consequences. (5 marks)

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