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First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2015

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!: b. Define single electrode ial. Explain the origin of electrode potential. (04 Marks)
BE c. A cell is constructed.by,Euplng zini electrode dipped in 0.05M ZnSO+ and nickel electrode
EI dipped in 0.5M |i_S-pf. Write the cell representation, cell reaction and calculate EMF of the
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iv) Oxidation of methanol in methanol - oxygen fuel cell involves the loss of
A)1e B) 4es C) 2es D) 6es
b. Explain the following battery characteristics:
i) Voltage ii) Capacity iii) Cycle life. (06 Marks)
c. Describe the construction and working of Nickel - Metalhydride battery. Mention its uses.
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d. What are fuel cells? Explain the construction and working of Hydrogen - Oxygen fuel cell.
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a. Choose the correct answers for the following : (04 Marks)

i) In corrosion, the gas which is produced in acidic medium is

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A) Hydrogen B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Carbon dioxide ,
ii) Corrosion of steel boiler along the riverted portions is an example of
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iii) Iron containers to store the food stuffs are coated with \, '" ;
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b. Explain the following types of corrosion : ",'"f ,
i) Differential aeration corrosion ii) Stress corrosiem.# ** (06 Marks)
c. Discuss the influence of following factors on the rate of eoifrSion.
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d. What is Cathodic protection? Explain sacrificial anodi:method of corrosion control.
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i) Technological importance of metal,finishing is to impart
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ii)The function of complexing d$ntt in the electrolyte bath is to
A) Increase conductivity' " B) Increase metal ion concentration
C) Decrease metal fQr eoncentration D) None of these
iii) The anode used in electroplating of chromium is
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A) Chromium" B) Copper C) Pb - Sb D) Graphite

iv) The process,4ld€fftb manufacture a double sided printed circuit board is
A) Elec-pr&ess plating B) Electro plating
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b. What is {-finishing? Explain the process of electroplating of gold. (06 Marks)

c. Definetfie following terms :
i) DE nposition potential ii) Polarisation iii) Throwing power. (06 Marks)
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d. DiStinguish between electroplating and electroless plating. (04 Marks)

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t, a. Choose the correct answers for the following : (04 Marks)

i) Bomb calorimeter is used for the determination of calorific value of
A) Solid fuel B) Liquid fuel
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C) Both solid and liquid fuels D) Gaseous fuel

ii) Which of the following possesses zero octane number?
A) Iso octane B) o - methyl naphthalene
C) n - heptanes D) Cyclohexane
iii) Catalysts used in catalytic converter are
A) Ni, Co and Cr B) Pt, Pd and Rh C) SiO2 and A02O3 D) Zeolite
iv) Synthesis of biodiesel involves
A) Redox reaction B) Hydrolysis
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b. What is reforming of petroleum? Give any three reactions involved in reforming. (05 Marks)
c. Define Gross calorific value and net calorific value. Calculate GCV and NCV from the

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following data :
Mass of fuel sample = 0.87 x 10-3 kg ; Mass of water in the copper calorimeter = 2.35 kg
Water equivalent of calorimeter = 0.45kg ; Increase in temperature of water = 2.80C
Specific heat of water = 4.l87klkgfC ; Latent heat of steam =2457 kJ/kg

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Percentage of hydrogen in fuel sample = 3.8. (06 Marks)
d. What is Photovoltaic cell? Explain the construction and working of PV cell. ;-"," ..' (05 Marks)
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d. Discuss the application of pote$gnwtry in the estimation of FAS using standard K2CI2O7
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i) Termination of pol in case of addition polymerization is by

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A) Aniline B) Acetylene C) Polypyrole D) None

b. What is glass transition temperature? Explain the factors influencing Tg value. (05 Marks)
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c. Explain the manufacture of plastics by injection moulding process. (05 Marks)

d. What are conducting polymers? Discuss the mechanism of oxidative doping of
polyacetylene. (06 Marks)

8 a. Choose the corect answers for the following : (04 Marks)

i) COD of waste water is expressed in
A) PPM of K2 Cr2O7 B) mg of oxygen per litre
C) mg of CaCOr D) PPM of CaCO:
ii) Excessive fluoride in water leads to
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c. what is desalination? Explain desalination of water by reverse osmosis.
d. 25CC of waste water was mixed with 25CC of KzCrzOT, acidifiefiffi refluxed. The

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