24CY101- ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
UNIT - I
2 - MARK
1. Define hardness of water.
2. Define scales and sludges.
3. What is meant by priming and foaming.
4. What is meant by caustic embrittlement?
5. What is BOD and COD? What are their significance?
16 - MARK
1. Describe the various procedure involved in municipal water treatment.
2. Describe the de-mineralization process of water softening. Explain the reaction
involved.
3. How is the softening of water carried out using the Zeolite process?
UNIT - II
2 – MARK
1. Define nano particle.
2. What is magic number?
3. Mention the properties of nano rod.
4. Write note on nano wire.
5. Write note on nano tube.
16 - MARK
1. Discuss the CVD & Laser ablation techniques for the synthesis of nano particles.
2. Discuss the Solgel & Solvo thermal techniques for the synthesis of nano particles.
3. Discuss the Electrodeposition & electrospinning techniques for the synthesis of
nanoparticles.
4. Explain the applications of nano materials in various field
UNIT - III
2 – MARK
1. What is polymerization?
2. Define functionality with an example.
3. What is degree of polymerization? Give an example.
4. Define composite material.
5. What is cure reaction.
6. What are whiskers, Give example?
16 - MARK
1. Explain the preparation, properties and uses of the following polymer.
a) PVC b) Teflon c) ABS d) Bakelite
2. Write notes on the following (i) Metal matrix composite (ii) Ceramic matrix
composites (iii) Polymer matrix composites (iv) Hybrid composites.
UNIT - IV
2 – MARK
1. Define an electrochemical cell.
2. What is the difference between a reversible and an irreversible cell?
3. Define single electrode potential.
16 - MARK
1. Define single electrode potential. Derive the Nernst equation and explain
the terms involved.
2. Write notes on reference electrodes. Discuss the construction, working,
and applications of the standard hydrogen electrode and calomel electrode.
3. What is a glass electrode? How is it used to measure the pH of a
solution? Explain the principle involved.
UNIT - V
2 – MARK
1. Define breeder reactor? Give its significance.
2. Define mass defect?
3. What is binding energy?
4. What are super capacitors?
16 - MARK
1. What is nuclear reactor? Describe the components of a light water
nuclear power plant with suitable block diagram.
2. Give an account of lead-acid batteries.
3. Describe the construction and working of H2–O2 fuel cell.
4. Describe the construction and working of lithium ion battery with reaction
during charging and discharging process
