B.E.

DEGREE EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

Answer all the questions

Part-A=10*2=20

1.Name any one coagulant used to remove the turbidity of the water?

2.Why should natural water should not be fed to boiler?

3.Why do electrochemical cells stop working after sometime?

4.Why is the salt bridge used in the construction of the cell?

5.What is soft abrasive?Give some examples for synthetic abrasive.

6.Name any four solid lubricants?

7.Solid surfaces are capable of adsorbing solutes from solutions-Explain with example

8.Define Degree of Freedom?

9.Distinguish between gross and net calorific value of fuel

10.What is meant by octane number of a gasoline?

PART-B(5*12=60)

11.a)What is the principle of EDTA titration?Briefly describe the estimation of hardness of water by EDTA
method.What is the role of buffer in EDTA titration?

OR

b.)What is the break point chlorination . Write a note on disinfection by chlorine.

12.a)Differentiate between chemical and electro chemical corrosion? Write short notes on special paints?

OR

b.)Bring out the similarities and dissimilarities in electro plating and anodizing techniques.Give explanation of the two.

Explain differential aeration corrosion with example

13.a)What are refactories? What are the prime requsite of a material to be used as refactory related to its porosity?

OR

b.)What are the functions of the filters and plasticizers in plastic industry?
With neat diagram explain injection molding

14.a)Discuss the Langmuirs theory of adsorption and derive expression for mono layer Langmuir adsorption isotherm

OR

b.)Discuss the effect of increasing carbon content in steel .What is meant by annealing of steel?

15.a)Define flue gas.How the analysis of gas is done by Orsat's apparatus?What conclusion can be drawn from the
experiment ?What is the significance of the analysis?

OR

b.)Explain briefly the principle in flame photometric analysis and give the block diagram of instrumentation.

B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE Questions
1. (a) What is meant by sterilization of water? Expalin how sterilization of water is carried out by using chlorine and
ozone.
(b) 0.28 g of CaCO3 was dissolved in dil.HCl and the solution made up to one litre with distilled water. 100 mL of the
above solution required 28 mL of
EDTA solution for titration. 100 mL of the water sample required 33 mL of same EDTA solution for titration. After
boiling 100 mL of this water, cooling,
filtering and then titration required 10 mL of EDTA solution. Calculate the temporary and permanent hardness of
water. [9+7]

2. Write short notes on :

(a) Priming and Foaming
(b) Phosphate conditioning
(c) Caustic embrittlement. [5+6+5]

3. (a) Describe how electrochemical properties are used in protecting submerged

metals from being corroded.
(b) Explain the corrosion of iron by dilute mineral acids. [8+8]

4. (a) List the differences between anodic coating and cathodic coating.
(b) How zinc coated on iron prevents corrosion?
(c) Explain sand blasting method of surface preparation. [8+4+4]

5. (a) Explain the process of Extrusion moulding with a neat diagram?

(b) How are the following polymers prepared? Mention their properties and uses.
i. PVC
ii. LDPE. [6+10]

6. (a) Define Refractories and what are the criteria of a good refractory?
(b) Give the clasification of refractories with suitable examples. [6+10]

7. (a) Explain how the following act as lubricants:

i. Graphite
ii. Molybdenum disulphide.
(b) How does pour-point depressant function as an additive in blended oils?[12+4]

8. (a) What is metallurgical coke? How it is superior than coal? Explain the manu-
facture of metallurgical coke by Otto Hoffman’s by product coke oven method.
List the various by products obtained.
(b) Define octane number of gasoline. Why is ethylene di bromide added, when
tetra ethyl lead is used as an antiknock? [10+6]

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80

Answer any FIVE Questions

1. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Break-point chlorination
(b) Slow sand filtration
(c) Impurities in water and their effects. [5+5+6]

2. Write short notes on :

(a) Priming and Foaming
(b) Phosphate conditioning
(c) Caustic embrittlement. [5+6+5]

3. (a) What is electrochemical corrosion and how does it occur? Describe its mech-
anism.
(b) What are corrosion inhibitors? Discuss anodic and cathodic inhibitors with
suitable examples. [8+8]

4. (a) What are the functions of a thinner in a paint?

(b) What are organic coatings? Mention the factors on which they depend ?
(c) Mention the function of antiskining agent which is added to paint. Give ex-
amples. [6+6+4]

5. Write the structure of four addition polymers and 4 condensation polymers with
their respective monomers. [16]

6. (a) What is pyrometric cone equivalent? How it is determined for a refractory?

What is its significance?
(b) Write a short note on:
i. porosity
ii. Thermal Conductivity
iii. Dimensional Stability
iv. strength. [8+8]

7. (a) Give the functions of lubricants.

(b) Describe the mechanism of extreme pressure lubrication.
(c) How a viscous lubricant is converted into grease? [6+6+4]

8. (a) Explain how fuels are classified with suitable examples.

(b) Explain the significance of the following constituents present in coal.
i. Moisture
ii. Volatile matter
iii. Ash and
iv. Fixed carbon. [8+8]

I B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

( Common to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering and Automobile Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. Write a short note on the following:

(a) Ozonization
(b) Caustic embrittlement.
(c) Zeolite softeners. [4+6+6]

2. Write short notes on :

(a) Priming and Foaming
(b) Phosphate conditioning
(c) Caustic embrittlement. [5+6+5]

3. Write short note on the following:

(a) Concentration cell corrosion with an examples
(b) Conditions for wet corrosion to occur
(c) Units of the rate of corrosion. [10+3+3]

4. Briefly discuss the various metallic coatings that prevent corrosion. [16]
5. (a) Explain the process of Extrusion moulding with a neat diagram?
(b) How are the following polymers prepared? Mention their properties and uses.
i. PVC
ii. LDPE. [6+10]

6. (a) Define Refractories and what are the criteria of a good refractory?
(b) Give the clasification of refractories with suitable examples. [6+10]

7. (a) Distinguish between hydrodynamic lubrication and boundary lubrication.

(b) Distinguish between hydrodynamic lubrication and extreme pressure lubrica-
tion. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain Junker’s gas calorimeter for the determination of calorific value of a
gaseous fuel?
(b) Distinguish between the followings.
i. Gross and net calorific values
ii. Octane number and cetane number. [10+6]

B.E/B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION , JANUARY 2009-02-04

CY2111-ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY-I
(Common to all branches of B.E/B.TECH. Except Marine engineering) 

Regulation 2008
Time: Three hours Maximum:100 marks

Answer ALL questions

PARTA—(10x2=20marks)

1. What is the hardness of a solution containing 0.585 grams of NaCl and 0.6 grams of MgsO4 per
litre? 
2. How is the exhausted zeolite softner bed regenerated? 
3. Explain functionality of a monomer with a suitable example? 
4. Explain condensation ploymerisation with a suitable example? 
5. What is the role of adsorband in catalysis? 
6. What is the effect of increase in temperature and increase in pressure on the adsorption of gas on
the solid? 
7. What is a breeder reactor? 
8. State the reaction when a lead storage battery is reacharged? 
9. Give two examples for neutral refractory? 
10. Explain the lubrication action of graphite? 

PARTB (5x16=80marks) 

11. (a)(i) Explain the softening of water by deionisation process? (8) 

(ii) How is the temporary and permanent hardness of water determined? (8)

Or

(b)(i) What is meant by reverse osmasis? Explain the purification of water by 
reverse osmosis? (8)
(ii) Explain the softening of water by zeolite process? (8)

12. (a)(i) Write the mechanism of free radical polymerisation . (8) 

(ii) Discuss the synthesis and uses of SBR and Butyl rubber. (8) 

Or 
(b) (i) Give an account on fibre reinforced plastics. (10) 
(ii)Describe the synthesis of polyurethane and state its uses. (6) 

13. (a) (i) Derive the Langumuir Adsorption Isotherm and inerpret the results (10)
(1) at low pressure 
(2) at high pressure 
(ii)Distinguish between Physisorption and Chemisorption. (6) 
Or 

(b)(i) State Friendlich adsorption isotherm and explain the terms in it. 
Explain the different types of adsorption isotherms of gases on solid.(10)
(ii). Discuss the role of adsorbands in pollution abtement. (6) 

14. (a)(i) Give an account of H2-O2 fuel cell. (8) 

(ii) Explain the construction and working of Cd-Ni cell. (8) 

Or 

(b)(i) Describe using a block diagram the light water nuclear reactor for 
power generation. (10) 
(ii)Give an account of solar cells. (6) 

15. (a) (i) What are the characteristics of a good refractory? Write a note on carborundum.(8) 
(ii)What are lubricants?Discuss the different types of lubrication.(8) 

Or 

(b)Write short notes on any TWO of the following: 

(i)Carbon nanotubes(4) 
(ii)Refractoriness (4) 
(iii)Synthetic abrasives.(8) 

Common to all Branches of Engineering and Technology)

Regulation 2004

Time 3 Hours Answer all the Questions Max Marks: 100

Part A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. What are abrasive? Name any three natural and artificial abrasives.

2. What are solid lubricants? Name any four solid lubricants.

3. State phase rule. Explain the terms involved in it.

4. State the limitations of phase rule.

5. What is electrochemical series?

6. What is meant by anodizing? Mention two application of anodizing.

7. What is boiler scale? How it is removed?

8. Distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion.

9. What are fuels? How they are classified?

10. Explain Beer-Lamberts law.

Part B (16 x 5 = 80 Marks)

11.a). i.Explain Mohr’s scale of hardness and describe the classification of abrasives with suitable examples. 8
ii.Describe with a neat sketch, the process of compression moldings. How do you compare the technique with
injection molding. 8

OR

b). i.What is pitting corrosion?Explain the mechanism of chemical and electrochemical corrosion. 8
ii.How is coke manufactured by Otto-Hoffman process? 4
iii.How is petrol manufactured by Fischer –Tropsch’s method? 4

12.a). i.Draw the phase diagram of (Pb-Ag) system forming eutectic alloy and label all the phases in the diagram. 8
ii.What is meant by phase diagram? With help of phase diagram explain the following terms (i) triple point (ii)
eutectic point. 8

OR

b). i.Explain the following in the phase diagram for ice-water-water vapour system.
(1)Bivariant system (2) Univariant system (3) Invariant system 8
ii.State the different varieties of brasses and bronze and give their engineering properties and applications. 8

13.a). i.Explain (i) pitting corrosion (ii) stress corrosion 8

ii.What is cathodic protection? How it is done by using impressed current and sacrificial anode? Explain with suitable
example. 8

OR

b). i.What are Paints? What are their characteristics? What are fire retardant paints and water repellent paints? 8
ii.
Bring out the difference between paints and varnishes and explain the mechanism of drying of paint. 8

14.a). i.Distinguish between hard water and soft water. Describe how the temporary and permanent hardness of
water determined by EDTA titration. 8
ii.What are boiler troubles? How can scale formation be prevented by calgon conditioning? Describe. 8

OR

b). i.Distinguish between softening and demineralization of water. Name any two methods of demineralization of
water and explain one briefly. 8
ii.Define the term desalination. Describe with a neat diagram desalination by reverse osmosis process. 8

15.a). i.Describe the manufacture of producer gas? Mention its applications. 8

ii.Define the terms octane number and cetane number. 4
iii.Discuss the anti knocking agents used for petrol. 4

OR

b). i.Describe flue gas analysis by Orsat’s apparatus. 8

ii.Differentiate between IR and UV spectrum. 3
iii.Write about the principle and application of flame photometry. 5

B.E/B.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION ,APRIL/MAY 2005

First semester, (Common to all branches except marine engineering)

[blink]Chemistry I[/blink]

Time:3 Hrs
Maximum: 100 marks

PART A (10 X 2 =20)

1.What are the conditions for a process to be spontaneous based on the relation ?G =?H-T?S

2.What is the significance of Gibbs Helmholtz equation ? What are its applications?

3.What is a composite reaction?Illustrate the various types of composite reaction with suitable examples.

4.The rate constant of a reaction at 25?C is 3.46 X 10 -5 s -1 . Calculate the Arrhenius factor at 25 ?C given that the
activation energy Ea = 103.873 kJ/mol.

5.Suggest a method to determine the electrode potential of zinc.

6.What is pitting corrosion? Give an example.

7.What are zeolites ? Mention the advantages and disadvantages of zeolite process.

8.Why is it necessary to chlorinate drinking water supply beyond breaking point?

9.Discuss the steps involved in the addition polymerization by free radical mechanism.

10.What are the function of the following moulding constituents?

(a)Plasticizer

(b)Fillers.

PART B (5 X 16 =80)

11 (i) Write a detailed procedure for the determination of various forms of alkalinity.
(ii) Describe the desalination process by reverse osmosis.

12(a) (i) Deduce various expressions with E,H,A and G

(ii) Derive Maxwell relations with these expressions.

OR

(b)(i) By combining van’t hoff isotherm and gibbs Helmholtz equation illustrate the effect of temperature on
equilibrium constant.
(ii) What are the applications of van’t hoff equation?
13 (a) (i) Derive a rate equation for unimolecular reaction using collision theory.
(ii) The half period of decomposition orf a compound is 60 min .If the initial concentration is halved ,the half period is
reduced to 30 min.What is the order?

OR

(b)Derive the expression for the rate constants using (i) absolute reaction rate theory (ii) thermodynamic functions.

14 (a) Discuss the facors influencing electrochemical corrosion.

OR

(b) (i) How is EMF of a cell measured by poggendorff’s compensation method?

(ii) How is pH of a solution determined using glass electrode?

15 (a) With neat sketches describe injection and blow moulding processes

OR

(b) Write a note on the following:

(i) Bakelite.
(ii) PET
(iii) Epoxy resin