VEL TECH MULTITECH DR.RANGARAJAN DR.

SAKUNTHALA
ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
QUESTION BANK
DEGREE : BE/B.TECH
SUBJECT : ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY SEMESTER :I
SUBJECT CODE : YEAR : I

UNIT I -WATER CHEMISTRY

PART A (1- MARKS)

Temporary and permanent hardness of water is removed by ---------

process.
1 a) boiling (CO1.1) CL1
b)distillation
c)filtration
d) decantation
In water analysis, the sample hard water contains 180 mg/L of MgSO 4.
Find the hardness of given water sample.
2 a) 150 ppm
b) 180 ppm (CO1.1)
c) 160 ppm CL2
d) 200 ppm
The permanent hardness of water can be removed by the addition
of…………
3 a) lime
b) soda ash CL1
c) potassium permanganate (CO1.1)
d) sodium bicarbonate
Select the incorrect statement from the following properties of hard
water.
4 a) Permanent hardness is due to the presence of dissolved chlorides
and sulphates of calcium and magnesium (CO1.1)
CL2
b) Permanent hardness can be removed by boiling hard water
c) It is also known as non-alkaline hardness
d) The difference between the total hardness and the alkaline
hardness gives the non-alkaline hardness
The temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of ………..
a) carbonates and bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
5 b) chlorides of sodium and potassium (CO1.1) CL1
c) sulphates of calcium and magnesium
d) phosphates of sodium and potassium

Select the following method does not remove permanent hardness

from water.
6 a) Reverse osmosis (CO1.1) CL1
b) Ion exchange resins
c) Chelating agents
d) Sedimentation
 __________ the indicator used in the EDTA method.
a) Benzene
7 b) Phenopthalene (CO1.1) CL1
c) Ethylene diamine
d) Erichrome black T
In Zeolite softening process, the calcium and magnesium ions present
in water can be precipitated as ………
8 a) insoluble carbonates
b) insoluble zeolites
c) insoluble chlorides (CO1.2) CL2
d) insoluble sulphates
Calgon is used for the removal of ……………..
a) salinity of water
9 b) permanent hardness of water (CO1.2) CL1
c) turbidity of water
d) none of the above
In water softening process, the exhausted Zeolite bed was
regenerated by flushing it with ……
10 a) 10% calcium chloride solution
b) 10 % magnesium sulphate solution CL1
c) 10 % magnesium chloride solution (CO1.2)
d) 10% sodium chloride solution
Select one of the following salt solution is regenerated in anion
exchanger?
11 a) NaCl
b) NaOH CO1.2 CL1
c) Na2SO4
d) Na2CO3
…………… is added to hard water to make it soften.
a) Lime
12 b) Chlorine
(CO1.2) CL1
c) Hydrochloric acid
d) Sulphuric acid
The process of removing hardness producing salts from water is
known as ……………..
13 a) softening of water
b)hardening of water (CO1.2) CL1
c) electrolysis of water
d) none of the above
The chemical structure of sodium zeolite is represented as ………….
a) NaO.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O
14 b) Na2O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O
(CO1.2) CL1
c) Na3O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O
d) Na4O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O
The process of removing common salt from the water is known as (CO1.3) CL2
………...
15 a) demineralization
b) desalination
c) electrolysis
 d) water softening

The semi permeable membrane does not permit the passage of

dissolved -------------------- particles.
16 a)solvent
b)solute (CO1.3) CL1
c) anhydrous
d)saturated
------------ is not used as semi permeable membrane.
a) poly methyl sulphate
17 b) cellulose acetate
(CO1.3) CL1
c) polyamide polymer
d) polymethyl acrylate
Choose the following technique, not used for the desalination of
brackish water.
18 a) Electrolysis
b) Electro dialysis (CO1.4) CL1
c) Reverse osmosis
d) Distillation
The basis of reverse osmosis is _____________
a) Osmotic pressure is greater than the hydrostatic pressure
19 b) Osmotic pressure is equal to the hydrostatic pressure (CO1.4) CL1
c) Hydrostatic pressure is greater than the osmotic pressure
d) Osmotic pressure does not exist
The permissible limit of chloride content in drinking water is …….
a) 500ppm
20 b) 250ppm CL1
(CO1.5)
c) 300ppm
d) 400ppm
Match the column I with column II.
Column I Column II
21 i) AAS a) Plasma
ii) FES b) Hollow cathode lamp (CO1.6) CL1
iii) ICP-MS c) Flame excitation unit
a) i→b, ii→c, iii→a
b) i→c, ii→a, iii→b
c) i→a, ii→b, iii→c
The radiation source of atomic absorption spectroscopy is……
a) Tungsten halogen lamp
22 b)Hollow cathode lamp
(CO1.7) CL1
c) Xenon arc
d) Globar
The function of chopper in atomic absorption spectroscopy is ………..
a) to split the beam
23 b) to break the steady light into pulsating light
(CO1.7) CL1
c) to filter unwanted components
d) to reduce the sample into atoms
 In flame emission spectroscopy, the emission is due to the transition
of electrons from …
24 a)singlet ground state to singlet exited state
b)singlet excited state to singlet ground state (C01.8) CL2
c)singlet ground state to triplet exited state
d)triplet exited state to singlet ground state

……… is not used as a detector in flame emission spectrophotometer.

a) Photonic cell
25 b) Photovoltaic cell
(CO1.8) CL1
c)Photo emissive tube
d) Chromatogram
----------- is not a component of the emission system in a flame
photometer.
26 a) Burner
b) Atomizer CL2
(CO1.8)
c) Fuel gases and their regulation
d) Chopper
…………are used to bombard the sample in mass spectroscopy.
a) Alpha particles
27 b)Neutrons
(CO1.9) CL1
c) Electrons
d) Protons
Separation of ions in mass spectrometer takes place on the basis of
……………
28 a) mass (CO1.9) CL2
b) charge
c) molecular weight
d) mass to charge ratio
29 ICP-MS’s principle is similar to………
a) Flame emission spectroscopy
b) Fourier transforms spectroscopy (CO1.9) CL2
c) Atomic emission spectroscopy
d) Absorption spectroscopy
30 ICP-MS is used to analyze …………. samples.
a) solid
b) liquid (CO1.9) CL1
c) gaseous
d) solid and liquid
 UNIT II -ELECTROCHEMISTRY
PART A (ONE MARKS)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

1 The standard electrode potentials (at 298K) of the metal ion/metal

are as shown:
Mn+/M Wn+/W Xn+/X Yn+/Y Zn+/Z

E0V +1.81 -2.39 -1.66 +0.8

Identify the correct decreasing order of their reducing power.
CO2.1 CL2
a) X > Y > Z>W
b) Z> W > Y>X
c) W> Z > Y>X
d) W > Z > X>Y

2 Find the number of electrons transferred in the equation Cu(s) + CO2.1 CL1
2Ag+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s).
a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
3 The standard reduction electrode potentials of four metals are A = CO2.1 CL2
-0.250 V, B = -0.140 V, C = -0.126 V, D = -0.402 V. The metal that
displaces A from its aqueous solution is:
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
4 The layer formed between the interfaces of the electrolyte and the CO2.1 CL1
solid electrode is known as ……………
a) liquid junction potential
b) Helmholtz electrical double layer
c) semipermeable membrane
d) cellulose
5 …………………..is used to eliminate liquid junction potential. CO2.1 CL1
a) Anode
b) Cathode
c) Salt bridge
d) Cell voltage
6 The standard electrode potential of zinc ion is 0.76 V. Find the CO2.1 CL3
potential of 2M solution at 300 K from the following.
a) 0.769V
b) 0.796V
c) 0. 8901V
d)0.9801V

7 The standard reduction potential value of the three metallic CO2.1 CL2
 cations X, Y and Z are 0.52, -3.03 and -1.18 V respectively, the
order of reducing power of the corresponding metals is ……
a) Y > Z > X
b) X > Y > Z
c) Z > Y > X
d) Z > X > Y
8 Mercury covered by a layer of mercurous chloride which is in CO2.2 CL1
contact with a solution of saturated potassium chloride is a
description of ………………...
a) Hydrogen Electrode
b) Platinum Electrode
c) Calomel Electrode
d) Glass Electrode
9 ………………. is also called as primary reference electrode. CO2.2 CL1
a) Ion selective Electrode
b) Calomel Electrode
c) Glass Electrode
d) Standard Hydrogen Electrode
10 Pick out the incorrect working condition of standard hydrogen CO2.2 CL1
electrode which is not true for a primary reference electrode.
a) The hydrogen ion concentration is 1 M
b) The temperature maintained is 25oC
c) Pressure of hydrogen is 1 atmosphere
d) It contains a metallic conductor which does not absorb
hydrogen
11 In combination electrode, which of the following electrodes are CO2.2 CL1
built together?
a) Primary electrode, secondary reference electrode
b) Primary reference electrode, glass electrode
c) Glass electrode, secondary reference electrode
d) Glass electrode with another glass electrode
12 The electrolytic solution present in the glass electrode of the pH CO2.2 CL1
meter is ………….
a) saturated KCl
b) concentrated HCl
c) dilute KCl
d) dilute HCl
13 Identify the gas passed through the unmarked component of CO2.2 CL1
Standard Hydrogen Electrode.

a) Hydrogen at 1 atm
b) Hydrogen at 10 atm
 c) Helium at 1 atm
d) Helium at 10 atm
14 The reduction potential for the half cell reaction at 25o C: CO2.3 CL3

Al3+ + 3e- Al, [if [Al3+]= 0.10 M and Eo = -1.66 V]

(a) -1.84 V
(b) -1.60 V
(c) -1.68 V
(d) -1.66 V

15 Consider the following relations for emf of an electrochemical cell : CL2

(i) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Reduction potential of
cathode)
(ii) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) + (Reduction potential
of cathode)
(iii) EMF of cell = (Reduction potential of anode) + (Reduction potential
of cathode) CO2.4
(iv) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Oxidation potential
of cathode)
Which of the above relation(s) is correct?
a) (iii) and (i)
b) (i) and (ii)
c) (iii) and (iv)
d) (ii) and (iv)
16 ………………. metal does not liberate hydrogen when it is added to CO2.4 CL1
dilute hydrochloric acid.
a)Mg
b) Sn
c) Ag
d) Zn
17 The conversion of Fe into Fe2+ is an example for …………… reaction. CO2.4 CL1
a) oxidation
b) reduction
c) corrosion
d) none of the above
18 The correct order of electron releasing tendency of the metals Cu, CO2.4 CL1
Zn and Ag is ………..
a) Zn >Ag >Cu
b) Zn >Cu >Ag
c) Cu > Zn >Ag
d) Ag > Zn > Cu
19 A solution of known concentration is called as …………………. CO2.5 CL1
a) Buffer solution
b) Standard solution
c) Neutral solutions
d) Standard solutions
20 Which of the following conditions are satisfied when the cell CO2.5 CL1
reaction in the electrochemical cell is spontaneous?
a) ΔG° > 0
b) E°cell < 0
 c) E°cell = 0
d) ΔG° < 0
Galvanic cells convert ……… energy into ……..energy. CO2.5 CL1
a) electrical, chemical
21 b) chemical, electrical
c) physical, chemical
d) electrical, thermal
The number of coulombs required for the deposition of 107.87 g of CO2.5 CL1
silver is ………
22 a) 48250
b) 10000
c) 96500
d) 19300
If φ denotes reduction potential, then which is true? CO2.6 CL1
a) E°cell = φright – φleft
23 b) E°cell = φleft + φright
c) E°cell = φleft – φright
d) E°cell = –(φleft +φright)

……………is an example for acidic buffer solution. CO2.7 CL1

a) H2SO4 + CuSO4
24 b) CH3COOH + CH3COONH4
c) NaCl + NaOH
d) CH3COONa + CH3COOH
25 Conductometric titrations will have the equivalence point at a pH CO2.7 CL1
more than 8 is-----
(a) HCl and NH3
(b) CH3COOH and NH3
(c) HCl and NaOH
(d) CH3COOH and NaOH

The internationally recommended unit for conductance is ………… CO2.8 CL1

a) poise
26 b) dyne
c) mho
d) ppm

An increase in equivalent conductance of a strong electrolyte with CO2.8 CL1

dilution is mainly due to ……..
27 a) increase in ionic mobility and number of ions
b) increase in number of ions
c) increase in ionic mobility
d)100% ionization of electrolyte at normal dilution
Choose the correct order of molar ionic conductivities of the CO2.9 CL2
following ions.
28 a) Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+
b) Li+ < K+ < Rb+ < Na+
c) Li+ < Na+ < Rb+ < K+
d) Li+ < Rb+ < Na+ < K+
 30ml of acid is neutralized by 15 ml of 0.2 N alkali, then the CO2.9 CL2
concentration of acid is ……………
a) 0.4 N
b) 0.1 N
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c) 0.3 N
d) 0.15 N
30 ……………. is used as an indicator for the titration of a strong acid CO2.9 CL1
and a weak base.
a) Phenolphthalein
b) Thymol blue
c) Fluorescein
d) Methyl orange

UNIT III –ENERGY SOURCE AND STORAGE DEVICES

PART A (ONE MARKS)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO C LEVEL

If the gravity of electrolyte (H2SO4) in a lead cell increases, the

internal resistance of the cell is…………
1 a)Remains unchanged
b)Is increased
c)Is decreased CO3.3
CL2
d)Is equal to load resistance

. ………..test is used to ascertain whether the battery plates are

defective or not?
a)Specific gravity test
b) High discharge test
2 CO3.3 CL1
c) Open volt test
d) Cadmium test

The battery is being discharged, the terminal voltage decreases

with……….
3 a) increasing discharge rate
b) decreasing state of charge
CO3.1 CL1
c) decreasing temperature
d) none of the above.
 Any charge given to the battery when take off the vehicle is
called…….
4 a)Trapped charge
b)Float charge CO3.2 CL1
c)Step charge
d)Trickle charge
The major drawback of primary cell is that ………………….
a)Chemical action is not reversible
5 b)Chemical action is reversible CO3.2 CL2
c)The electrolyte used is very costly
d)It is not portable
Among the following statement ………….. is not correct?
a) In a voltaic cell, the anode and cathode are carbon and zinc rod
respectively
6 b) Leclanche cell suffers from local action and polarization
CO3.2 CL1
c) Dry cell is basically a leclanche cell
d) Edison alkali cell is a primary cell

Among the following statement ………is not correct?

a)A primary cell is an electro-chemical cell
b)After charging a, a primary cell can be again put to use
7 c)Dry cell is a primary cell CL2
d)Leclanche cell is used in experiments, where constant supply of CO3.2
current is not needed
……….. is the name of the cell invented by Georges Leclanché.
a) Alkaline cell
b) Lead-acid cell CO3.2 CL1
8 c) Leclanché cell
d) Dry cell

………….. is the major advantage of Leclanché cell.

a) High voltage
b) Low current CO3.2 CL2
9 c) High cost
d) Long shelf life
……….is working principle of Leclanche cell.
a) By the oxidation of zinc at the anode and the reduction of
manganese dioxide at the cathode
10 b) By the oxidation of zinc at the cathode and the reduction of CO3.2 CL1
manganese dioxide at the anode
c) By the oxidation of zinc at both the anode and cathode
d) By the reduction of manganese dioxide at both the anode and
cathode
…………. is the function of the carbon rod in a Leclanché cell.
a) To act as the anode
11 b) To act as the cathode CO3.2 CL1
c) To act as a conductor
d) To act as a separator
If the Lead acid battery is fully charged……
a) Anode is converted into Pb
12 b) Cathode is converted into PbO2 CO3 .2
c) Specific gravity of H2SO4 rises about 1.28 CL3
d) Both plates become red
A type of electrical battery can be charged, discharged into a load
and then recharged many times is ………
13 a) Rechargeable battery
b)secondary battery
CO3.3 CL1
c)Primary battery
d) Both 1 and 2

………. is the following electrolyte used in a lead-acid battery

a) Nitric acid
14 b) Sulphuric acid CO3.3 CL3
c) Lead-acid
d) Hydrochloric acid
……………..is the active material present on the negative plate of a
lead-acid battery.
15 a) Lead dioxide CO3.3 CL2
b) Lead peroxide
c) Spongy lead
d) Water
In the following statement ………..is true for the movement of
electrons concerning the direction of current.
16 a) Same as the direction of current CO3.3 CL1
b) Opposite direction of current
c) Does not depend on the direction of current
d) No movement of electrons
………….. is the material used as a anode in a lithium-ion battery.
a) Brass foil coated with graphite
b) Aluminum foil coated with graphite
c) Copper foil coated with graphite CO3.4 CL3
17
d) Stainless steel coated with graphite
………. is formed at the graphite electrode during the charging
process of a battery when the lithium-ion move through the
18 separator.
a) Water
CO3.4 CL2
b) Graphite
c) Lithium hydroxide
d) Lithium carbide
In this following …… does not affect the reactions in a fuel cell?
a) Electrolyte composition
19 b) Electrode composition
CO3.5 CL3
c) A combination of fuel and oxidiser
d) Catalytic effect of the reaction container
The reaction occurring at the cathode of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell
is……….
a) 2H2 + 4OH– → 4H2O + 4e– CL1
b) 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O (l )
20 CO3.5
c) H+ + OH– → H2O
 d) O2 + 2H2O + 4e– → 4OH–

A capacitor using chemical reactions to store charge is………..

a) Paper capacitor
21 b) Ceramic capacitor
CO3.6 CL1
c) Polyester capacitor
d) Electrolyte capacitor
………….. Capacitors usually have a colour code to find its value.
a) Electrolyte capacitor
22 b) Variable capacitor CO3.6 CL1
c) Polyester capacitor
d) Glass capacitor
Energy is released during nuclear fission….
a)Because binding energy of daughter nuclei is greater than the
binding energy of parent nuclei
b)Because binding energy of nuclei is greater than the binding
23 CO3.7 CL2
energy of daughter nuclei
c)Because of greater charge of parent nuclei
d)Energy is not released
……….process is responsible for production of energy in sun.
a) Nuclear fission
24 b) Nuclear fusion
CO3.7 CL2
c) Beta decay
d) Gravitational contraction
In uranium isotope of 92U235 is bombarded with a neutron, it
generates 36Kr98, three neutrons and………..
25 a) 36Kr101 CO3.7 CL1
b) 36Kr103
c) 56Ba144
d) 40Zr01
……..among the following is based on the principle of nuclear
fusion reaction.
26 a) Atomic bomb C03.7 CL1
b) Hydrogen bomb
c) Both atomic and hydrogen bomb
d) No option is correct
A nuclear reactor is a device to produce nuclear energy with the
help of ……
27 a ) Nuclear fusion CO3.7 CL1
b) Uncontrolled chain reaction
c) Controlled chain reaction
d) Graphite as fuel
Nuclear fuel generally used in reaction is ……
a)instead of uranium, because the former has higher
28 melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature
b)Density; hence core volume for a given power output would be CO3.8
CL2
smaller
c)Resistance to effect of irradiation
d)All of the above
Water is a better coolant than a gas (like: Co2, He, N2, etc..) CO3.8 CL1
 because it………..
a) is a better neutron moderator as well
29 b) Requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a
given heat transfer rate
c) Has a better heat transfer characteristics and it can be
pressurized to attain a high
d) All of the above

Heavy water used in the nuclear reactor to slow down the speed of
neutrons is………..
a) Highly purified water CO3.8 CL1
b) A compound of oxygen and deuterium
30
c) Water having dissolved salts of heavy metals
d) None of these
…….Among the following part in a nuclear reactor minimizes the
neutron leakage.
a) Shield CO3.8 CL1
b) Control rods
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c) Reflector
d) Moderator
Select the desirable property of a moderator is…………….
a) Moderator should absorb neutrons but slow down the neutrons
as early as possible CO3.8 CL1
b) It should have low thermal conductivity for better heat transfer
32
c) It shouldn’t be chemically unstable
d) It should have low resistance to corrosion
In the following reactor…………is fertile material converted into
initial fissile material?
a) Breeder reactor CO3.9 CL1
b) Fast reactor
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c) Burner reactor
d) Thermal reactor

UNIT IV- POLYMER CHEMISTRY

PART A (1- MARKS)
S.NO QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL
1 The number of repeating units in a polymer chain is known as……… CO4.1 CL1
a) polymer
b) polymerization
c) degree of polymerization
 d) functionality
2 Which of the following polymers are formed by addition polymerization CO4.1 CL1
reaction?
(a) Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Terylene
(b) Polyethylene, PVC, Acrilan
(c) Buna-S, Nylon-6, Polybutadiene
(d) Bakelite, PVC, Polyethylene
3 Identify the type of following polymers: (I) -A-A-A-A-A-A- CO4.1 CL2
(II) -A-B-B-A-A-A-B-A-
(i) homopolymer, (ii) co-polymer (iii) branched polymer (iv) cross linked
polymer
a) (i) and (ii)
b) (ii) and (iii)
c) (i) and (iv)
d) None of the above
Which of the following polymer is a naturally occurring polymer? CO4.1 CL1
4 a) Polythene
b) PVC
c) Acrolein
d) Protein
5 Polyacrylonitrile is an example of …………….. CO4.1 CL1
a) addition polymer
b) condensation polymer
c) natural polymer
d) none of the above
6 The functionality of ethylene glycol is ……….. CO4.1 CL2
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
7 Polydispersity index is defined as the ratio of …………, where Mw and Mn are CO4.2 CL2
the weight average and number average molecular masses respectively.
a) Mw × Mn
b) Mw/Mn
c) Mn/Mw
d) Mw-Mn
8 Calculate the number average molecular mass of a polymer having four CO4.2 CL2
different monomers A, B, C and D present in equal number. The molecular
masses of the monomers are 10000, 15000, 30000 and 50000 respectively.
a) 10050
b) 17350
c) 26250
d) 35475
9 Match the list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes CO4.3 CL2
given below.
List I List II
I. Phenol + formaldehyde (p) Synthetic rubber
II. Terephthalic acid (q) Bakelite
III. Caprolactam (r) Nylon-6
IV. Butadiene + styrene (s) Terylene
a) I →q, II → r, III → s, IV → p
 b) I→r, II→p, III → q, IV→s
c) I→q, II→s, III→r, IV→p
d) I→s, II→p, III→q, IV→r
10 Which of the following monomer does not undergo addition polymerization CO4.3 CL1
reaction?
a) vinyl chloride
b) butadiene
c) styrene
d) hexamethylene diamine
11 The following compound is a ………… polymer. CO4.3 CL2

a) chain growth copolymer

b) step growth copolymer
c) chain growth homopolymer
d) step growth homopolymer
12 Which of the following monomers are required for the formation of Bakelite CO4.3 CL2
via a typical step-growth polymerization reaction?
a) phenol and formaldehyde
b) isocyanate and alcohol
c) diamine and formaldehyde
d) ester and phenol
13 Which of the following type of polymers contain –C-C- linkages only? CO4.3 CL1
a) Addition polymers
b) condensation polymers
c) Copolymers
d) None of the above
14 Cyclohexanone on treatment with hydroxylamine gives P, which on CO4.3 CL3
treatment with sulphuric acid gives Q. when Q is heated with water at high
temperature, R is obtained. Identify R?
a) Nylon-6
b) Caprolactam
c) Amino caproic acid
d) Nylon-6, 6
15 Nylon threads are made up of …………………….. CO4.3 CL1
a) polyester polymer
b) polyamide polymer
c) polyethylene polymer
d) polyvinyl polymer
16 The temperature at which a non-crystalline material transforms from a CO4.4 CL1
supercooled liquid to rigid glass is known as __________
a) melting point
b) glass transition temperature
c) boiling point
d) crystalline temperature
17 Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a technique used to measure Tg by CO4.4 CL1
……….
a) spectral analysis
 b) morphological analysis
c) thermal analysis
d) geological analysis
18 The crystalline behavior of polymer is studied by ……….. CO4.4 CL2
a) X-rays and Electron Diffraction
b) Thermo Gravimetric Analysis
c) Differential Thermal Analysis
d) Digital Scanning Calorimetry
19 The flexibility of the polymer material can be increased by the addition of CO4.5 CL1
…………
a) resins
b) catalysts
c) lubricants
d) plasticizers
20 The minimum temperature allowed in the injection molding process is ….. CO4.6 CL2
a) 120°C
b) 130°C
c) 140°C
d) 150°C
21 Which of the following process of moulding is widely used for the CO4.6 CL2
manufacture of bottle caps and automotive dashboards?
a) Compression moulding
b) Transfer moulding
c) Injection moulding
d) Jet moulding
22 The current density of a photovoltaic cell ranges from CO4.7 CL2
a) 10-20 mA/cm2
b) 40-50 mA/cm2
c) 20-40 mA/cm2
d) 60-100 mA/cm2
23 The biological response of the biosensor is determined by the …………… CO4.8 CL1
membrane.
a) bio catalytic b) physio-chemical c) chemical d) artificial
24 Which of the following principle is applicable in glucose biosensor? CO4.8 CL1
a) electro-physiological
b) electrochemical
c) physio-chemical
d) chemical
25 The chemical reaction of glucose with oxygen is catalyzed in the presence of CO4.8 CL2
________
a) Glucose oxidase
b) Monoglucose carboxylase
c) Glusoce dioxidase
d) bi-glucose oxidase
26 Which one of the following devices is used to measure the glucose level in CO4.8 CL1
blood or sweat?
a) Gravimetric biosensor
b) Pyroelectric biosensor
c) Glucometer
d) Flame photometer
27 Which of the following device consumes less power? CO4.9 CL1
a) Incandescent lamp
b) LCD
c) Fluorescent tube
d) LED
28 …………………. liquid crystal layers are used in LCD's. CO4.9 CL1
a) Heavy water
b) Nematic
c) Hydrosulphuric acid
d) Hydrochloric acid
29 Which of the following element is not suitable for the fabrication of a light CO4.9 CL2
emitting diode structure?
a) Gallium phosphide
b) Indium gallium nitride
c) Germanium
d) Gallium arsenide
30 ---------- material can be used to produce infrared LED. CO4.9 CL1
a) Si
b) GaAs
c) CdS
d) PbS

UNIT V -ADVANCED MATERIALS

PART A (1 MARKS)

S.No QUESTIONS CO LEVEL

The following the number of constituting particles from two to several thousand------
1 CO5.1 CL1
a) Atom/molecule b) Nanomaterials c) Bulk materials d)None of the above
2 ……………… property of nanomaterials make them suitable to be used for elimination of CO5.1 CL1
 pollutants?
a)High purity b) Better thermal conductivity c)
Enhanced chemical activity d) Small size
………………… is one of the following options comes under physical property of
3 nanoparticles. CO5.1 CL2
a) Melting point b) Hardness c) Strength d) Capacity of tensile deformation
…………..is one of the following example of top-down approach for the preparation of
nanomaterials.
4 CO5.2 CL2
a)Gas Phase agglomeration b) Molecular Self-assembly
c) Mechanical grinding d) Molecular beam epitaxy
The creating of nanoscale materials by chemically or physically breaking down the
5 larger materials is known as ------------ approach in nanotechnology? CO5.2 CL2
a)Top down b) Bottom up c) Bottom – down d)None of the above
……………………….is a tubular form of carbon used as catalyst in chemical industries.
6 CO5.2 CL1
a) Carbon nanotube b) Poly carbon c) Carbon fibre d) Fullerene
Statement (I): A carbon nano-tube consists of a single sheet of graphite rolled into a
tube.
Statement (II): The carbon nanotube electrically behaves as a semiconductor.
a) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the
7 correct explanation of Statement (I). CO5.3 CL2
b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not
the correct explanation of Statement (I).
c) Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false.
d) Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true.
Consider the following statements regarding carbon nanotubes (CNTs):
1. CNTs are described as a sheet of graphite rolled into a cylindrical form, constructed
from hexagonalrings of carbon.
2. CNTs have one or multiple layers.
8 CO5.3 CL2
3. Choice of the rolling axis relative to the hexagonal network of graphite sheet, gives
three differentstructures, namely: Armchair, Zig Zag, and chiral.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

The carbon nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes are the ____________ based
9 nanoparticles? CO5.3 CL1
a) Organic b) Inorganic c) Carbon based d) None of the above

Consider the following statements regarding carbon Nanotubes (CNT):

1. CNT’s have a high thermal conductivity.
2. CNT’s have low electrical conductivity.
3. CNT’s have a low thermal expansion coefficient.
10 CO5.3 CL2
4. It is a 2-D type nano-material.
Which of the statement is/are correct?
a) 2 and 3 are correct b) 1, 2, 3 are correct
c) 1 and 3 are correct d) 3 and 4 correct
 ……………are called as nested Nanotubes.
11 a) Single walled CNT’s b) Multiwalled CNT’s c) Double CO5.3 CL1
walledCNT’s d) All the above

Carbon nanotubes are poort transmitters of electromagnetic radiations due to their

12 …………….. CO5.3 CL2
a)high conductivity b) Large surface area c)high porosity d)Chemical stability

-------- is the primary process used to convert raw materials into carbon fibers?
13 CO5.3 CL1
a) Spinning b) Extrusion c) Pultrusion d) Carbonization

The following properties makes carbon fibers an ideal material for use in aerospace
and defense applications --------.
14 CO5.3 CL2
a) High conductivity b) High strength-to-weight ratio
c) High flexibility d) High transparency

Graphene was first isolated in the lab, technology did the researchers use-------
15 a) Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) b) Scotch tape CO5.4 CL2
c) Hammer and chisel d)Ultrasensitive planing and milling machine

A 1 mm thick graphite sheet contains about how many graphene monolayers?

16 a) Approximately 10 b) Exactly 179 CO5.4 CL2
c) Roughly 150,000 d) Approximately 3 million

…………..can be used as an alternative to silicon or Indium tin oxide for the manufacture
17 of photo voltaic (PV) cells. CO5.4 CL2
a) Graphene b) CNTs c)Cabon fibers d)Nano composites
 The following material is used as a Nano sensor to detect microscopic contaminants in
18 water-------- CO5.4 CL2
a) Carbon Nano tubes b) Carbon fibers c) Graphene d) Graphite

A simple _______ degree rotation of a graphene sheet transforms the nanotube it

19 creates from armchair to zigzag or vice versa. CO5.4 CL2
a) 40 b) 30 c) 60 d) 180

The unique property of graphene that makes it useful in electronic applications is

20 …………………..
CO5.5 CL2
a) Its higher conductivity b) Its high melting point
c)Its low density d)Its high chemical stability

The following is an example for solid polymer electrolyte?

21 a)Poly vinyl chloride b) Poly vinyl alcohol CO5.6 CL1
c) Poly ethylene oxide d) all the above

Composite materials can be classified based on ………….

(a) matrix type
22 (b) reinforcement constituent CO5.6 CL1
(c) matrix type & reinforcement constituent
(d) neither on matrix type nor on reinforcement constituent type
Choose the correct statements of solid oxide material.
i) Solid oxide fuel cells are electrochemical cells
ii) Solid oxide fuel cells produce energy by oxidizing fuel
iii) Solid oxide fuel cells produce energy by reducing fuel
23 iv) Solid oxide fuel cells have solid electrolyte CO5.6 CL1
a) i, ii & iii
b) ii, iii & iv
c) i, ii & iv
d) i, iii & iv

The main challenging characteristic of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) is the complex

………….between the nanoparticles and polymer matrices.
24 CO5.6 CL2
a) interfacial regions b)van der walls forces
c) intramolecular regions d) intermolecular regions

25 Match the solid oxide fuel cell components in column I with the electrode materials in CO5.6 CL2
column II.
Column I Column II
i. Anode a) Lanthanum nikelate strontium doped Nanopowder
ii.Cathode b) Cerium oxide praseodymium doped Nano powder
iii. Electrolyte c) Hydrogen
iv. Fuel d) Nickel oxide – Scandia stabilized Zirconia
 a. (i) ---- (d) (ii) ------(b) (iii) -----(a) (iv) ------ (c)
b. (i)----- (c) (ii)------(a) (iii) ----- (b) (iv) ----- (d)
c. ( i)-----(b) (ii) ----- (a) (iii)----- (d) (iv) ---- (c)
d. ( i)-----(d) (ii) ---- (a) (iii) ------(b) (iv) ---- (c)

……….is defined as linear macromolecular chains having number of charged groups

when dissolved in suitable solvent.
26 CO5.6 CL2
a) solid electrolyte b) liquid electrolyte
c)polymer electrolyte d) zinc electrolyte

The solid solvents which possess ion transport properties are called……………..
27 a) polymer alloys b) polymer blends CO5.6 CL1
c) polymer electrolytes d) polymer nanocomposites

---------is used as phase change material(s) for energy storage.

28 a) organic materials b) inorganic materials CO5.7 CL1
c) either organic or inorganic materials d) none of the above

……….. is a compatible mixture of two or more polymers produced as a result of

chemical interactions.
29 CO5.8 CL1
a) Polymer Nano composite b) Polymer alloy
c) Polymer blend d) Photo resist

The process of combining two or more distinct polymer molecules to form a new
30 product with different characteristics is called as…………… CO5.8 CL1
a) binding b) stabilizing c) filling d) blending

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) blends are prepared by blending acrylonitrile

31 butadiene with……… CO5.8 CL2
a) phenylene b) polycarbonate c) polythene d) styrene

The physical mixture of two or more polymers that are not linked by covalent bond is
32 called……. CO5.8 CL1
a) polymerization b) poly blend c) dendrimer d) copolymer

The following material is used for making electronic printers and type writers----a)ABS-
33 CO5.8 CL2
PC alloy b) ABS- PVC alloy c) PPE- PA alloy d) Poly Blend
 Polymer of……… doped polyvinyl carbazole films are good photoluminescent material.
34 CO5.9 CL2
a) C40 b) C30 c) C60 d) C20

The following material that prevents transmission of heat or sound or electricity------

35 a) insulating material b) photopolymer CO5.9 CL1
c) fullerene doped polymer d) photoresist

Any luminescence that is induced by absorption of photons is called……..

36 a) Luminescence b) Electro luminescence CO5.9 CL1
c) Photo luminescence d) None of the above

…………..materials emit light when an electric current is applied to it.

37 a) Electro luminescent b) Fluorescent CO5.9 CL2
c) Phosphorescent d) Photo luminescent

The materials used in electroluminescence displays are ................

38 a) Carbon b)Manganese c) blue diamond doped CO5.9 CL2
with boron d)magnesium

UNIT I -WATER CHEMISTRY

PART-B (4 Marks)

100 mL of a water sample requires 20 mL of EDTA solution for

1 titration. 1mL of EDTA solution is equivalent to 1.1mgs of (CO1.1) CL3
CaCO3.Calculate the hardness of water sample in ppm.
Classify the properties of temporary and permanent hardness of hard
2 water. (CO1.1) CL2
3 Show the Zeolite process is useful for water treatment with neat (CO1.2) CL2
diagram .
“Demineralized water is soft water, but the soft water is not (CO1.2) CL2
4 demineralized water”. Justify
5 Using the electro dialysis method summarise the desalination (CO1.3) CL2
process of water.
 6 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of permutit process. (CO1.4) CL2
7 With necessary diagram, summarise the desalination of brackish (CO 1.4) CL2
water using the process of of the reverse osmosis .
8 Demonstrate the instrumentation of Atomic Absorption (CO1.7) CL2
Spectroscopy.
9 Apply the principle of Flame Emission Spectroscopy to analyze the
given water sample. (CO1.8) CL2
10 In analytical chemistry, Illustrate the photocolorimetry applications. (CO1.9) CL2

UNIT II -ELECTROCHEMISTRY

PART-B (4 Marks)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO K LEVEL

Demonstrate the formation of Helmholtz electrical double layer CO2.1 CL3

1 with suitable examples.
2 Construct an electrochemical cell by using Calomel as reference CO2.2 CL2
electrode and determine the single electrode potential of zinc.
3 “Calomel electrode represents a milestone in the electrochemical CO2.2 CL2
sector and is preferred over the hydrogen electrode” -Justify.
4 Describe the construction of a metal-metal insoluble salt electrode CO2.2 CL1
and write its electrode reactions.
Calculate the electrode potential of copper electrode dipped in 0.5 CO2.3 CL3
5 M CuSO4 solution at 25˚C.[E0Cu2+/Cu]=0.337V
6 Derive Nernst equation for the following Galvanic Cell. CO2.3 CL3
Ni(s)/Ni2+(aq)//Ag+(aq)/Ag(s)
7 Calculate the emf of the following cell: CO2.3 CL3
Zn (s)/Zn2+ (0.1M)//Cu2+(1.75M)/Cu (s) at 25oC.
[Given E0 [Zn2+/Zn ]= -0.76 V and E0 [Cu+2/Cu] = + 0.34 V]
8 The electrode potential of zinc is assigned negative value; whereas CO2.4 CL2
that of Cu is assigned a positive value. Give reasons.
9 Calculate the EMF of Daniel cell at 25ᵒC when the concentration of CO2.5 CL3
ZnSO4 and CuSO4 at 0.001 M and 0.1 M respectively. The standard
electrode potential of cell is 1.2 volts.
10 Elucidate the half-cell and net cell reactions of the following cell CO2.6 CL3
and calculate the EMF of the cell.
Zn/Zn2+ (1M)//Cu2+(1M)/Cu. [Given E0 [Zn2+/Zn ]= -0.76 V and E0 [Cu+2/Cu]
= + 0.34 V]

11 Enumerate the measurement of conductance by Wheatstone CO2.8 CL2

bridge with a neat sketch.
With a schematic curve, elucidate the principle involved in CO2.9 CL1
12 conductometric titrations.
 UNIT III –ENERGY SOURCE AND STORAGE DEVICES
PART-B (4 Marks)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO C LEVEL

Differentiate between primary and secondary battery, with an

1 example. CL2
CO3.1
2 Write the products of electrolysis with dilute sulphuric acid, in
Lead acid storage battery which is considered as secondary cell. CO3.3 CL3
3 Lithium battery called as cell of future. Justify the statement. CO3.4 CL2

4 Demonstrate the construction of a lithium ion battery. CO3.4 CL3

List out the major advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells over CO3.5 CL2
5 other power conversion devices.
6 Fuel cell is better than the conventional methods of energy CO3.5 CL2
generation. Justify.
7 Elaborate the principle of a super capacitor. CO3.6 CL2

8 Illustrate the super critical mass and sub-critical mass of nuclear CO3.7 CL2
reaction.
9 Sketch the diagram of nuclear power reactor and label the parts. CO3.8 CL3

10 List out the advantages and disadvantages of Nuclear power CO3.8 CL3
reactor.
11 Elucidate the reactions of fissionable and non fissionable materials CO3.9 CL3
in breeder reactor.

UNIT IV- POLYMER CHEMISTRY

PART-B (4 Marks)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL

1 Classify the types of polymers based on its origin, structure and reactions. CO4.1 CL2
2 Write the polymerization reactions of the following polymers and CO4.3 CL2
mention their respective monomers.
(i) PTFE (ii) PVC (iii) Nylon-6 (iv) PAN
3 Describe number average molecular weight of polymer CO4.2 CL3
4 Illustrate weight average molecular weight of polymer CO4.2 CL2
5 Calculate the number average and weight average molecular masses of CO4.2 CL3
polypropylene polymer with the following composition:
No. of molecules 25 35 40
Molecular mass of each 16300 32600 25200
molecule

6 Illustrate the condensation polymerization of Nylon 66 and mention its CO4.3 CL2
 applications.
7 Elaborate the role of additives in polymer compounding. CO4.3 CL2
8 Differentiate between stepwise and chain growth polymerization CO4.3 CL2
reactions with examples.
9 Identify the factors affecting glass transition temperature. CO4.4 CL2
10 Describe the polymerization process by injection moulding technique CO4.6 CL2
with a schematic diagram.

UNIT V -ADVANCED MATERIALS

PART-B (4 Marks)
S.NO QUESTIONS CO CL LEVEL
1 Discuss the applications of nanomaterials in electronics and biomaterials. CO5.1 CL2
Illustrate the size dependant properties of nanomaterials.
2 Compare the physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles, molecules and CO5.2 CL2
bulk materials.
3 Interpret about the various applications of carbon nanofibers (CNFs). CO5.3 CL2
4 Identify the multiwalled nano tubes MWNTs and applications of Carbon CO5.3 CL2
Nanotubes (CNTs).
5 Compare the properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers CO5.3 CL2
(CNFs).
6 Sketch the pictorial orientation of the hexagon lattice in Arm chair, Zig Zag and CO5.3 CL2
Chiral carbon nanotubes.
7 Identify the properties and applications of graphene used in energy storage CO5.4 CL3
capacity.
8 Sketch the two dimentional honeycomb lattice of Graphene and the structural CO5.5 CL2
properties and applications of Graphene “Graphene is an allotrope of carbon”.
Appraise the properties of graphene in energy storage applications.
9 Demonstrate briefly the advantages of polymer electrolyte as alternate to CO5.6 CL2
substitute liquid electrolyte in electrochemical devices.
10 Differntiate the properties of solid oxide materials and polymer electrolytes. CO5.6 CL2

11 Elaborate in energy storage application the solid polymer electrolytic fuel cells CO5.7 CL2
produces electrical energy with high efficiency.
12 Discuss factors affecting the miscibility and compatibility of polymer blends CO5.8 CL2
and alloys.
13 Compare polymer blends and polymer alloys with respect to their structure, CO5.8 CL2
property and use.
14 The polymer is used as a good insulating material, Justify the statement with its CO5.9 CL2
properties.

UNIT I -WATER CHEMISTRY

PART-C (12 Marks)
Using the disodium salt of EDTA, demonstrate the complexometric
1 determination of the total, permanent and temporary hardness of (CO1.1) CL2
water.
 (i) 100 mL of water sample required 20 mL of 0.01M EDTA for the
2 titration with Eriochrome Black-T indicator.100 mL of the same (CO1.1) CL3
water sample, after boiling and filtering required 10 mL of 0.01M
EDTA. Calculate the total hardness, carbonate and non carbonate
hardness of the water sample.
(ii) calculate permanent hardness from the following. 500 ml of
water sample is boiled for 1hr. Its then cooled and filtered. The
filtrate is made upto 500 ml again with distilled water. 500 ml of
this solution requires 10 ml of N/50 EDTA with EBT indicator and
NH4 Cl- NH4OH buffer.
3 Distinguish the merits of Ion exchange process over the Zeolite
process in water softening technique. (CO1.2) CL4
4 i) Water monitoring is always required for ascertain water (CO1.5) CL2
quality parameters, summarise it.
ii) Outline the Fluoride ion present in the water sample
harmful to human.

5 Identify the metal ions present in water sample with the help of (CO1.7)
AAS and describe the principle and components with a neat CL3
sketch.
Demonstrate the working principle, components and (CO1.8) CL2
6 instrumentation of Flame Emission Spectroscopy and discuss the
identification of Na, K, Ca and Mg present in the water sample
with the help of FES.
Compare the principle and applications of Emission spectra with
7 Absorption spectra with a special reference of trace element (CO1.8) CL4
analysis in water sample.
8 Recognize the trace metal ions present in water sample with the (CO1.9) CL3
help of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy and
describe the components with a neat sketch.

UNIT II -ELECTROCHEMISTRY

PART-C (12 MARKS)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO

1 Describe the following electrodes with diagram, electrode notation and CO2.2 CL1
electrode reactions.
(i) Standard Hydrogen Electrode (ii) Calomel Electrode
2 (i) Derive Nernst equation, giving the emf of a cell in terms of CO2.3 CL2
concentrations of reactants and products of the cell reaction (6 Marks)
(ii) Find the oxidation potential of zinc electrode at 250C. The standard
oxidation potential of Zn/Zn2+ is 0.763 V. [Given Zn/Zn2+ =0.2 M] (6 Marks)
3 (i)A zinc rod is placed in 0.1M ZnSO4 solution at 298K. Write the electrode CO2.3 CL3
reaction and calculate the potential of the electrode. E0 Zn= - 0.7V (6
marks)
(ii) Calculate the emf of the cell: Ni/Ni2+(1M)// Pb2+(1M)/Pb at 25oC.
Write down its cell reactions. Standard electrode potential of nickel and
lead are -0.24V and -0.13V respectively at 25oC. (6 marks)

4 (i) Enumerate the applications of emf series and indicate the standard CO2.4 CL3
reduction potential of the following electrodes (Li+/Li, Zn2+/Zn, Fe2+/Fe,
Cu2+/Cu, Ag+/Ag and F2/F-) in hydrogen scale. (8 Marks)
(ii) Differentiate standard electrode potential and single electrode
potential. (4 Marks)

5 Compare and contrast the working principle and electrode reactions of CO2.5 CL2
Galvanic cells with Concentration cells. Comment their applications in
everyday life.
6 (i) Construct a Galvanic cell and write its oxidation and reduction CO2.5 CL3
electrode potential by applying Nernst equation.(6 marks)
(ii) Calculate the emf of a concentration cell at 25ᵒC consisting of two Zn
electrodes immersed in solutions of Zn2+ ions of 0.1 M and 0.01M
concentrations. (6 marks)
7 (i) By applying the Nernst equation, calculate the reduction potential for CO2.7 CL3
the reduction of O2 at pH=7. Given partial pressure of O2 [ρO2]=0.20bar and
E0=1.229V at pH=7. (6 marks)
(ii) Enumerate the measurement of pH of a given solution using an ion
selective electrode. (6 marks)
8 Sketch the titration curve for the following redox reaction and describe CO2.8 CL2
the working principle and emf measurement of potentiometric titrations.
Cr2O72- + 6 Fe2+ + 14 H+ 2 Cr3+ + 6 Fe3+ + 7 H2O
9 Plot a curve for the conductometric titration of strong acid with a strong CO2.9 CL2
base and show that the conductivity of solution rises quickly after the
equivalence point with an example.

UNIT III –ENERGY SOURCE AND STORAGE DEVICES

PART-C (12 MARKS)

S.NO QUESTIONS CO C LEVEL

1 Illustrate the constructing of the alkaline battery and its anode and CO3.2 CL2
cathode reaction.

2 Demonstrate the construction, charging and discharging of lead CO3.3 CL2

acid accumulator.
3 Illustrate the anodic and cathodic reactions involved during CO3.3 CL2
charging and discharging of a Lead- acid battery.
4 Determine the principle, construction and working of H2-O2 fuel CO3.5 CL2
cell. Mention its advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells.
5 Elaborate about the principle, construction and working of a super CO3.6 CL2
capacitor. Mention some important applications.
(i) Compare the properties and applications of capacitor and CO3.7 CL2
a supercapacitor. (6 marks)
6 (ii). Differentiate between Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion
processes in reactors. (6 marks)

7 Super capacitor is an Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) with CO3.6 CL2
higher capacity compared to normal capacitor. Illustrate this
concept with suitable description.
8 Demonstrate the construction and working of a light water nuclear CO3.8 CL2
power plant with a neat sketch mentioning the components.

UNIT IV- POLYMER CHEMISTRY

PART-C (12 MARKS)

K LEVEL
S.NO QUESTIONS CO
1 Discuss the types of polymerization reactions with suitable examples. CO4.3 CL2

2 A polymer sample has population as follows: CO4.2 CL3

No. of 10 20 20 25 20 5
molecules
Molecular 5000 7500 10000 15000 20000 25000
mass of each
molecule
Calculate its number average and weight average molecular mass of
polymer.

3 Compare the properties of addition and condensation polymerization

reactions.
4 Determine the glass transition temperature of polymers by CO4.4 CL2
Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Identify the factors affecting glass
transition temperature.
5 Describe the processes of compression moulding, extrusion moulding CO4.6 CL2
and blow moulding techniques with neat diagram.
6 Elaborate the modern applications for photovoltaic and photopolymer CO4.7 CL3
technology.
7 Elucidate the working principle and the role of polymers in glucose CO4.8 CL2
biosensor.
8 Describe the role of polymers in LED and LCD displays with recent CO4.9 CL3
applications.

UNIT V -ADVANCED MATERIALS

PART-C (12 Marks)
S.NO QUESTIONS CO CLEVEL
With the schematic diagram demonstrate top down and bottom up CO5.1 CL2
 1 approach for the synthesis of nanomaterials? 12 marks.
(i)Illustrate with diagram Single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and CO5.3 CL2
2 Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs). 8 marks
(ii) Identify the properties and Applications of carbon nanotubes. 4
marks
(i)Demonstrate the synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon CO5.3 CL2
3 nanotubes (CNTs). 6 marks
(ii) Illustrate the synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon
nanofibers (CNFs). 6 marks
(i)Interpret the synthetic methods for the preparation of carbon CO5.3 CL2
4 nanomaterials by i) Precipitation ii) Chemical Vapor Deposition
(CVD).6 marks
(ii)Summarize the synthetic methods for the preparation of carbon
nanomaterials by i) Oxidation & Reduction ii) Hydrolysis and
Thermolysis. 6 marks.
(i)Classify the chemical and physical properties for solid polymer CO5.6 CL2
5 electrolytes. 6 marks
(ii)”Poly ethylene oxide is one of the solid polymer electrolyte”.Justify
the statement 6 marks
(i) Demonstrate the energy storage capacity of solid oxide cathode CO5.6 CL2
6 materials and solid oxide anode materials and solid oxide polymer
electrolytes.8 marks
( ii) Interpret the applications of solid oxide cathode materials and solid
oxide anode materials and solid oxide polymer electrolytes.4 marks
(i)Compare the different types and properties of polymer blends and CO5.8 CL2
polymer alloys. 6 marks
7 (ii) Illustrate the applications of polymer blends and polymer alloys in
(i) electric and electronics (ii) medical
(iii) Automobile parts (iv) Building and construction 6 marks
8 (i)Differentiate between photoluminescent and electroluminescent CO5.9 CL2
materials in accordance with their properties and applications. 08 marks
(ii) With the neat diagram classifications of Photoluminescent
materials. 04 marks
9 “Insulating material is a material that prevents the transmission of CO5.9 CL2
heat”. Classify the insulating materials and with the different insulating
materials with examples. 12 marks.