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SAMPLE QUESTIONS OF ALL 6 MODULES

Q No. Question Description

1. (i) Discuss the principle of estimation of hardness of water

(a) sample in laboratory. EDTA METHOD

(ii) 50ml of a sample water consumed 15ml of 0.01 (M)

EDTA before boiling and 5ml of the same EDTA after
boiling. Calculate the degree of hardness, permanent
hardness and temporary hardness. 600, 300 , 300

1. Scale formation is one of major problems in proper

(b) functioning of Boiler systems.
Define “Scale”.
Discuss the following points related to scale.
(i) Causes of formation.
(ii) Problems arise from scale formation.
(iii) Removal process.

2. Consider the phase diagram of a general binary

(a) component system given below.

Determine the degree of freedom along the curve CA, CB,

CD, CE and under the area ACD, BCE, DCE. Also at C
point.

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2. The alloy of copper and tin are usually termed bronzes.
(b) Discuss the composition, feature and application of different
types of bronzes.

Silicon Bronze

Silicon bronze, sometimes called red silicon bronze, contains

copper, silicon and zinc. It usually contains up to 6% silicon. It
may also be made up of copper, silicon, and other alloys such
as manganese, tin, iron, and zinc. It is a high-strength alloy,
with an easy pouring ability, high corrosion resistance, and
appealing surface finish. It is most commonly used for pump
and valve parts.

Phosphor Bronze

Phosphor bronze, also known as tin bronze, contains copper,

up to 11% tin, and up to 0.35% phosphorus. The addition of
phosphorus increases the bronze’s wear resistance and
stiffness. This alloy is known for being tough and durable, with
a low coefficient of friction, and a fine grain. Phosphor bronze
is commonly used to make anti-corrosive equipment, electrical
components, washers, springs, bellows, and musical
instruments.

Aluminum Bronze

Aluminum bronze contains copper, around 6 to 12%

aluminum,  and sometimes other additions such as iron, nickel,
manganese, and silicon. It is a high strength, corrosion-
resistant, and tarnish-resistant alloy. Because of its corrosion-
resistance, particularly to seawater, common applications are
marine hardware, and pumps that carry corrosive fluids. It is
also used for the oil, petrochemical, and water supply
industries.

Manganese Bronze

Manganese bronze is made of up to 3% manganese, copper,

zinc, aluminum, and iron. It is shock-resistant and deforms
instead of breaking. It is highly resistant to saltwater corrosion
and is therefore often used in boat propellers.  Manganese
bronze is also used for valve and pump parts, gears, nuts, and
bolts.

Bearing Bronze

Bearing bronze has a lead content of about 6 to 8%. The higher

lead content gives it a low-friction property, making it useful in
high wear environments, specifically areas that are difficult to
access or maintain. As its name suggests, bearing bronze is
most often used to make bearings and bushings.

Copper-Nickel

Copper-nickel bronze, also known as cupronickel, contains a

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 larger amount of nickel, from 2 to 30%. Like the other types of
bronze alloys, it is durable and corrosive-resistant, especially
against saltwater. It also has high thermal stability. Copper-
nickel bronze is used for electronic components, marine
equipment, ship hulls, pumps, and valves.

Bismuth Bronze

Bismuth bronze has 1 to 6% bismuth. It is very corrosion-

resistant and more malleable and thermally conductive. It
polishes well, and so is sometimes used in light reflectors and
mirrors. The most common industrial application is bearings.
Historically, however, it has been used as kitchenware.
Bismuth bronze was also found in ceremonial Inca knives
at Machu Picchu.  It is now sometimes used as an alternative
to leaded bronze.

Suppose you are planning to design a metallic device for

3. which you want to make sure that it will undergo
(a) corrosion. List down the check list for proper designing of
the same. Explain all the points with proper examples and
illustrations if required. Reasons of corrosion, prevention

3. The E° values of Li/Li+, Zn/Zn2+, Cu/Cu2+ and Ag/Ag+ are

(b) -3.0, -0.77, +0.33 and +0.80V, respectively. Which
combination of the electrodes you use to construct a cell
of the highest EMF if the ionic concentrations are 0.1, 1.0,
10 and 0.01 M, in the same order. Justify your answer.

4. How to build a safer, more energy-dense Lithium-ion

(a) Battery? Discuss three types of constructions to achieve
this goal with proper illustrations.

4. The alkaline primary battery is one of the most popular

(b) primary batteries. Discuss the construction of this cell
with proper schematic diagram, cell notation and half-cell
reactions. Narrate the advantages and disadvantages of
this battery.
A 0.500 g sample of TNT (C7H5N2O6) is burned in a bomb
5. calorimeter containing 610 grams of water at an initial
(a) temperature of 20.00ºC. The heat capacity of the
calorimeter is 420 J/ºC and the heat of combustion of TNT
is 3374 kJ/mol. Using these data, calculate the final
temperature of the water and calorimeter once the reaction
is complete.

5. Narrate the method of carbon and hydrogen content

(b) analysis with proper equation. Write the significance of
such type of analysis.

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 (i) Explain why water in limestone regions is hard
6 when limestone is insoluble.

(ii) Derive the relation between ppm and mg/L. The

unit parts per million is used when there is a very low

concentration of a solution. One gram of a solution in

1000 milliliters equals 1000 parts per million. When

the mass of the solution is reduced to 1/1000 of a

gram in 1000 milliliters, this equals 1 part per million.

Because 1000 milliliters equals one liter, 1 part per

million is 1 milligram per liter.

One part per million only equals 1 milligram per liter

in the event that the solvent is water. 

7 Calculate the number of COMPONENT(S) in the

following:
(a) Aqua regia
(b) Mixture of water, vapour and ice
(c) CH3COOH + H2O = CH3COO- + H3O+
(d) Thermal decomposition of zinc carbonate

8 Discuss the process of metal cladding with proper

schematic diagram and examples.

9 Discuss the history of battery in the light of specific

energy and advantages and disadvantages.

10 Discuss the advantages of catalytic cracking.

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