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This document provides information about a term end examination for the course Engineering Chemistry. It includes two parts - Part A consists of 10 short answer questions worth 4 marks each. Part B consists of 5 long answer questions worth 12 marks each that students must answer. The document lists the 18 examination questions covering topics like water treatment processes, corrosion, polymers, fuels, batteries, and fuel cells.

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This document provides information about a term end examination for the course Engineering Chemistry. It includes two parts - Part A consists of 10 short answer questions worth 4 marks each. Part B consists of 5 long answer questions worth 12 marks each that students must answer. The document lists the 18 examination questions covering topics like water treatment processes, corrosion, polymers, fuels, batteries, and fuel cells.

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Term End Examination - November 2013

Course : CHY101 - Engineering Chemistry Slot: E1


Class NBR : 1865 \ 1870 \ 1879 \ 5376 \ 5377

Time : Three Hours Max.Marks:100

PART A (10 X 4 = 40 Marks)


Answer ALL Questions
1. List out the advantages of calgon conditioning over phosphate conditioning. Give
equations wherever required.

2. Explain break point chlorination along with a diagram.

3. Mention any two criteria to be considered before selecting two dissimilar metal for
structural application. Reason out.

4. Outline the process of electroplating with a schematic diagram.

5. Classify polymers based on stereochemistry with suitable examples.

6. State the prerequisites for a polymer to be biodegradable.

7. Mention any four characteristics of a good fuel.

8. How is biodiesel prepared? Explain the process involved.

9. Give the cell reactions involved in alkaline dry cell.

10. Write down the different types of fuel cells along with their electrolytes present.

PART B (5 X 12 = 60 Marks)
Answer any FIVE Questions
11. a) Describe the processes of desalination of sea water with diagrams. [9]
b) How can boiler corrosion be prevented? [3]

12. a) Describe the Zeolite method of softening of hard water sample with a neat diagram. [6]
b) Calculate the amount of lime and soda required to soften 25000 L of the water sample [6]
containing Mg(HCO3)2 = 14.6 mg/L; Ca(HCO3)2 = 32.4 mg/L ; MgSO4 = 60 mg/L ;
CaCl2 = 25 mg/L; SiO2 = 25 mg/L.

13. a) Elaborate on the environmental factors influencing corrosion. [8]


b) Write briefly on cathodic inhibitors. [4]

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14. a) Describe injection moulding to fabricate polymers with a neat diagram. [8]
b) Differentiate thermoplastics and thermosetting plastic with examples. [4]

15. a) Discuss the structure, preparation, properties and applications (any two) of Bakelite and [8]
PVC.
b) Explain the mechanism of conduction in doped conducting polymer with an example. [4]

16. a) Describe the estimation of calorific value of a fuel by bomb calorimeter and give the [8]
necessary conditions.
b) Calculate the mass of air required for the complete combustion of 1 kg of coal with the [4]
following composition C = 85%, S=0.5%, H=8%, O=2%, N=0.5% and remaining ash.

17. a) Describe the H2-O2 fuel cells with a neat diagram. [6]
b) Explain the working of lead acid cell. [6]

18. a) Give the reactions and applications of Ni-Cd cell. [4]


b) Why are Lithium ion secondary batteries called rocking chair batteries? Outline its [8]
working and applications.

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