Faculty of Engineering Technology
Question Paper – B.Tech.
Department : Chemistry Programme : B.Tech.
Semester / Batch : 2/2023 Date of Term Test : 26/03/2024
Course Code : CYF102A
Course Title : Engineering Chemistry and Laboratory
Term Test-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:
1. Answer any FIVE full questions from Question No. 1 to Question No. 6
2. Use only SI units
3. Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted
4. Use of data handbook permitted wherever applicable
5. Missing data may be appropriately assumed
6. Notations used have usual meaning
Maximum Duration: 1 hour Maximum Marks: 25
Q. No. Question Marks CO*
1. Discuss the construction, working and applications of calomel electrode. 5 1
The standard reduction potential, E0 of copper is 0.34V and the concentration of Cu2+
2. ion is 0.015M. Find the i) reduction electrode potential E of copper and ii) free 5 6
energy change of electrode reaction.
Illustrate the working principle with secondary reactions of Zn-MnO2(dry cell)
3. 5 2
battery.
a. Write cell representation, anodic cathodic and net cell reactions for Coupling Zn 3 1
4. and Cu half-cells through a salt bridge.
b. Mention the advantages of Ag-AgCl electrode over calomel electrode. 2 2
5. Comment on the working characteristics of H2-O2 Fuel-cell 5 5
6. Discuss the electrochemical theory of corrosion 5 1
*CO – Course Outcome.
CO-1. Explain the basic concepts of electrochemistry, conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy,
theory of corrosion and principles of metal finishing
CO-2. Differentiate renewable - non-renewable fuels, primary - secondary electrodes & primary secondary
batteries, batteries - fuel cells, electroplating – electroless plating, thermosetting, thermoplastic polymers
and dry corrosion - wet corrosion
CO-3. Discuss the reaction chemistry and stoichiometry of combustion of fuels, remedial measures to control
oxides of nitrogen, sulphur and carbon, polymerization – methods, mechanism, preparation, properties and
applications of some polymers, concepts of nano science and nanotechnology
CO-4. Identify the types of corrosion and methods to prevent corrosion, suitable polymers and nanocomposite
materials for engineering applications
CO-5. Derive kinetic rate equations for various chemical systems and equation for electromotive force
CO-6. Analyze the suitability of polymers & composites for various applications and solve problems related to
storage devices, chemical kinetics, electro chemistry, corrosion and metal finishing
CO-7. Plan the experimental set up, conduct experiments, calculate and plot the graphs to obtain results, and write
a laboratory report as per the prescribed format
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