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Register No.

B.E. / B.Tech. DEGREE MODEL EXAMINATION, MAY 2013


Date : 20.05.2013
Second Semester

Computer Science and Engineering


(Common to all branches)
CY2161 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY II
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions


Part A - (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. Calculate the electrode potential of Zn dipped in 0.1M ZnSO 4 at 298K, given that the standard
reduction potential of Zn = -0.7 V.
2. What is the principle of the conductometric titration of HCl against NaOH?
3. What is galvanic series? What is its significance?
4. In the electrochemical corrosion of iron in a neutral aqueous solution, what will happen when
the oxygen content is increased?
5. Calculate the mass of air required for complete combustion of 10 kg of coal that has the
following composition: C= 85%, H= 10% and the rest O.
6. What is knocking in petrol engines? How can it be prevented?
7. What will be the values of F and P at the boiling point of water?
8. Write down the composition of Gun metal and mention any one of its use.
9. Specify the type(s) of electronic transitions in : i) Acetylene and ii) Nitromethane
10. State Beers law.
Part B - (5 x 16 = 80 Marks)

11.a.i) What is emf series? Discus its applications with suitable examples.
ii) Describe the measurement of single electrode potential of metallic electrodes using
SHE.

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b.i)

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Explain the estimation of Fe by potentiometric titration and mention its advantages


over the volumetric titration.
ii) Write a note on the construction and working of A) Standard Calomel Electrode and
B) Glass electrode.

12.a.i) Explain the mechanism of dry corrosion.


ii) Explain the corrosion control by cathodic protection methods.
OR
b.i) Describe the constituents and functions of oil paints with suitable examples.
ii) Write a note on electroplating and electroless plating.

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13.a.i) With a neat schematic diagram, describe the by-product oven method for the
manufacture of metallurgical coke.
ii) Describe the synthesis of petrol by Fischer-Tropsch process.

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b.i)

Explain the ultimate analysis of coal.

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ii) Explain the preparation, properties and uses of producer gas.

14.a.i) Explain the salient features of the phase diagram of water with a neat sketch.
ii) Discuss the various heat treatment of steel.

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b.i)

With a neat eutectic phase diagram, explain the Pb-Ag alloy system.

ii) Write the compositions and any two uses of nichrome, stainless steel, brass and bronze

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15.a.i) Explain the principle and instrumentation of AAS and describe its application in the 10
estimation of nickel.
ii) Discuss the principle and instrumentation of UV-Visible spectrophotometry.

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b.i)
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Explain the principle and instrumentation of IR spectroscopy.

Outline the principle and applications of flame photometry. Explain the estimation of
sodium in water sample by flame photometry?

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