CY2151- ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY-I

QUESTION BANK
PART-B (16 MARKS)
UNIT-I POLYMER CHEMISTRY
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Write in brief on classification of polymers

Explain anionic polymerization technique
Write in detail on epoxy resins with its properties and uses
Explain all the techniques of polymerization
Discuss cationic polymerization mechanism
Compare thermoplastics with thermosetting plastics
Differentiate between addition and condensation polymerization
Discuss free radical polymerization mechanism
Explain molecular weight along with its significance
Explain glass transition temperature with its significance
What is tacticity? Explain the different types with one example
Write in detail on Nylon 6,6 along with its properties and uses

UNIT-2 CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS

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Derive an expression for the entropy change of an ideal gas.

Explain Clausius inequality theorem.
Derive the Clausius Clapeyron equation.
Derive any two Maxwell relations.
Compare reversible process with irreversible process.
Derive an expression for the entropy change for on irreversible process.
Write the expression of work function.
Explain Gibbs Helmholtz equation along with any two significances.
Derive Vant Hoff Isochore equation.
Derive Vant Hoff isotherm.
Discuss the criteria of spontaneity.

UNIT-3 PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY

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State and explain Stark-Einstein Law.

Explain photophysical process with a neat Jablonski Diagram
Compare fluorescence with Phosphorescence.
Explain Chemiluminescence with examples.
Derive Beers Law and Beer Lamberts Law.
How will you determine the quantum efficiency?
Explain Photosensitization and Quenching.
Explain Fluorescence and Phosphorescence with neat Jablonski Diagrams.

9. Calculate the IR active bands for

H 2 O , C2 H 4 , HCl .

10. Explain the principle and instrumentation of IR spectrophotometry with a neat block diagram.
11. Explain the principle and instrumentation of U-V visible spectrophotometry with a neat block
diagram.
12. Explain the various Electronic Transitions.
13. Explain about the various changes occurring during absorption of radiation and the factors
affecting it.
14. Explain in detail about rotational, vibrational and electronic transitions.

UNIT-4 PHASE RULE & ALLOYS

1. State phase rule and explain the terms.
2. Explain the Heat Treatment of Steel.
3. What is Nichrome? Mention its uses.
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Pb Ag system.

5. Discuss Water system in detail.

6. Describe

ZnMg System.

7. Write in brief on Stainless steel.

8. Write in brief on Bronze.

UNIT-5 NANOCHEMISTRY
1. Explain size dependent properties (Nano particles).
2. Describe hydrothermal method of nanomaterial synthesis.
3. Write in detail on the solvothermal method of nanomaterial synthesis.
4. Explain precipitation method of nanomaterial synthesis.
5. Explain chemical vapor deposition method of nanomaterial synthesis.
6. Explain electrodeposition method of nanomaterial synthesis.
7. Write an explanatory note on nano cluster, nano rod & nano tube.
8. Write the salient properties of nanomaterials.
9. Explain Laser- Ablation Method.
10. Write any four applications of nanomaterials.
11. Explain the synthesis of carbon nanotubes
12.Explain SWCNTs and MWCNTs