POKHARA UNIVERSITY

Level: Bachelor Semester – Fall Year : 2009

Programme: BE Civil (Diploma Holders) Full Marks : 100
Course: Basic Engineering Chemistry Time : 3hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the questions.

1. a. State and explain the law of constant composition with suitable 8

example.
b. Explain Rutherford's atomic theory. Why Rutherford's theory is 7
superior to Dalton's theory of atomic structure?
2. a. Define covalent bonding. Explain it with at least four examples. 8
b. Explain Hund's Rule ieth suitable examples. 7
OR
Explain Sequence Rule with suitable example.
3. a. Explain Lewis concept of acids and bases. What so you mean by 8
titration? What is the use of indicator during the process of titration?
b. Differentiate ionic bond with covalent bond. 7

4. a. Define electrolysis. Illustrate the process of electrolysis of water. 7

b. What is the information given by Azimuthal quantum number, 8
explain.
5. a. Name the different types of elements in the periodic table. Explain 8
the characteristics of s block elements.
b. Define Electron Affinity. Discuss the factors affecting the value of 7
Electron affinity.
6. a. Write the IUPAC names of the following organic compounds: 8
i. C2H5CHO ii. C3H7COOH iii. C2H5Cl
iv. CH3COOC3H7 v. CH3COOH vi. HCHO
vii. C6H14 viii. CH3CH3
b. Write the functional group of following organic compounds:
i. Carboxylic acid 7
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 ii. Ketone
iii. Alcohol
iv. Aldehyde
v. Alkene
vi. Ester
vii. Alkyne
7. Write short notes on (Any Two) 5×2
a. Phenolphthalein indicator
b. Electrolytes
c. Electroplating