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Energy science
1. Define gross and net calorific value. Describe the Bomb calorimeter experiment
for the determination of calorific value of fuel.
4. What is reforming? Give different types of chemical reactions taking place during
reforming process.
5. What are p and n type semiconductors? Describe p-n junction with respect to
photovoltaic cells. Discuss the construction and working of photovoltaic cells.
8. Discuss different types of fuel cells based on electrolytes used. Give advantages
of fuel cell over battery.
9. Give the construction and working of a) H2-O2 fuel cell b) Methanol- O2 fuel cell.
10. Define fuel cell.List some advantages and limitations of fuel cells.
11.Calculate the gross and net calorific value of a coal sample from the following
data obtained from bomb calorimeter.
Weight of coal sample = 0.0085 kg. , Weight of water taken in calorimeter = 1.4kg.
Latent heat of steam = 2465.4kJ / kg. , Specific heat of water = 4.187kJ / kg. / 0 C
Weight of coal sample = 5.5 x 10-3 kg. , Weight of water taken in calorimeter = 2.5kg.
Electrochemistry
16.Derive an expression for emf of concentration cell. Calculate the emf of the
following concentration cell at 250C
Ag/Ag+ (0.1M)//Ag+ (1M)/Ag
17.Write a note on reference electrodes. Explain with diagram, the construction and
the working of a) Calomel electrode b) Ag/AgCl electrode
18.Using the standard reduction potential values from the table of such values predict
whether each of the following reactions is spontaneous.
a) Sn2+ + Ni Ni2+ + Sn
b) Al3+ + Fe Al + Fe3+
19.Define standard electrode potential. Write the Nernst equation for the following
process at T K.
Mg(s) + Sn2+ Mg2+ + Sn(s)
20.Define ion- selective electrode. Describe the construction and working of glass
electrode. Derive the relationship between pH and E cell. Describe the experiment to
determine the pH of a solution using glass electrode.
23. Draw a neat diagram of a galvanic cell in which the following reactions occur:
Fe --- Fe2+ + 2 e
Ag+ + e Ag
Given E0 Ag+/Ag = 0.8V E0 Fe2+/Fe = -0.44V
a. Write the overall cell reaction
b. Write the cell representation
c. Label anode and cathode
d. Calculate standard cell potential and predict if the reaction is spontaneous
24. The emf of a cell set up by combining glass electrode and a saturated calomel
electrode at 298K was found to be 0.1069V when a buffer of pH value 4 was used. With
a solution of unknown pH at the same temperature ,the cell offered an emf of
0.157V.Give the cell representation .Calculate the pH of the solution.
Given ESCE= 0.2412V
25. Two Zinc electrodes are dipped in solutions containing 0.04M and 0.07M
ZnSO4.Give the cell representation and calculate the temperature at which the cell offers
an emf of 0.0076V.
Cu(s) / Cu2+1x 10-3M // Ag+ 1x 10-2M / Ag (s), Given the Standard electrode potentials of
copper and silver are 0.34V. and 0.8V. respectively.
30.Discuss the origin of electrode potential. Derive Nernst equation for single electrode
potential.
32.Write the construction and working of silver / silver chloride electrode. Write the half
cell reaction
33.An electro chemical cell consists of aluminum electrode dipped in 0.11N AlCl3
solution and magnesium electrode dipped in 0.078N MgCl2 solution. Write the cell
notation and cell reaction. Calculate the emf of the cell, given standard electrode
potentials of magnesium and aluminum electrodes are -2.37V. & - 1.7V. respectively.
34. What is Electrochemical series. Give its applications with suitable examples.
35. How is cell emf used for calculating ∆G, ∆H, ∆S and K for a cell reaction?
Corrosion
41. Sketch a schematic representation of the exchange of electrons that takes place
during the corrosion process.Explain the formation of rust.
46.How are metal coatings ,used to prevent corrosion, different from inorganic
coatings?Explain briefly with examples.
47.Write a note on how “Anodic Protection” is used to protect steel tanks containing
sulphuric acid.
Water Technology
80.Mention the sources and ill effects of toxic heavy metals in water.
84.Write the brief procedure for the potentiometric estimation of iron solution.
86.25cm3 of sewage water was refluxed with 10cm3 of 0.25N K2Cr2 O7 in acidic medium. The un
reacted K2Cr2 O7 required 6.1cm 3 of 0.1N Ferrous ammonium sulphate (FAS) solution.10cm3 of 0.25N
K2Cr2 O7 when titrated under same condition required 28.2cm3 of 0.1N FAS. Calculate COD of the
sewage water .
88.Give the principle of reverse osmosis. Give the main advantage of reverse osmosis
over ion-exchange process.
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