PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

21CY1101 – ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

UNIT I

1. Define the term desalination with a neat diagram, describe

desalination by reverse osmosis method.
2. What is hardness of water? Explain the experimental
determination of hardness of water.
3. Describe the demineralization process of softening of hard water.
4. What are Zeolite? Explain the process of softening of water using
zeolites.
5. Explain with a neat diagram the various steps in the treatment of
water for domestic supply.
UNIT II

1. Give the preparation, properties and uses of PVC, TEFLON, Nylon

6, Nylon 6,6 and PET.
2. Write a note on FRP and its applications.
3. Explain the preparation of nanomaterials by Chemical Vapor
Deposition, Sol – gel process and Co-precipitation method.
4. Explain the classification of polymers.
5. Write note on CNT.
UNIT III
1. Explain the principle, instrumentation, working and applications
of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy.
2. Explain the principle, instrumentation, working and applications
of UV – Visible Spectroscopy.
3. Write the basic principle, instrumentation and applications of Gas
Chromatography.
4. Describe the instrumentation, advantages and applications of
Conductometric titrations.
5. Explain the principle, instrumentation, working and applications of
Flame photometry.
UNIT IV
1. Derive the Nernst equation for electrode potential. Give its
applications.
2. What is Electrochemical series? Discuss in detail its applications.
3. What is Cathodic protection? Explain the sacrificial anodic and
impressed current techniques for the protection of corrosion.
4. Explain the chemical corrosion with suitable example.
5. What are the constituents of paint? Mention their uses.
UNIT V
1. What are the components of a nuclear reactor? Describe using a
block diagram the light water nuclear reactor for power
generation. What is the problem on disposal of nuclear waste?
2. Explain the construction and working of Lead acid battery.
3. Explain the construction and working of Hydrogen- Oxygen fuel
cell, giving neat diagram.
4. Write notes on Lithium Battery.
5. Write a note on wind energy.