Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

Scheme: 2022 (CBCS)

Stream: Computer Science and Engineering and allied branches
Course Title: Chemistry for Computer Science &Engineering stream
Semester I/II Question Bank Sub Code: BCHES102/202

NOTE: Question Bank is Prepared as per Blow-up of Syllabus

MODULE1:Sensors and Energy Systems

Sl QUESTIONS RBT Marks
No Level
1 Define the following: Sensor, transducer and actuator. L1 6
2 What are electrochemical sensors? Explain the principle and working of electrochemical L2 7
sensors and mention the applications of electrochemical sensors.
3 Discuss the principle, working and applications of conductometric sensors. L2 7
4 Discuss the principle, working and applications of optical sensors. L2 7
5 What are Electrochemical Sensors? Explain its application in the measurement of L2 7
Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
6 Explain the detection of pharmaceutical pollutant diclofenac using Electrochemical L2 7
sensor with electro-oxidation reactions.
7 Explain the detection of hydrocarbon pollutant 1-hydroxy pyrene using Electrochemical L2 7
sensor with electro-oxidation reactions.
8 Discuss the working principle of electrochemical gas sensors for the detection of SOx and L3 6
NOx.
9 What are disposable sensors? Mention the advantages of disposable sensors. L1 6
10 Discuss the detection of a bio-molecule ascorbic acid using disposable sensor also write L2 7
the electro oxidation reaction.
11 Explain the detection of Herbicide-Glyphosate with reactions. L2 6
12 Define a battery. Give the classification of batteries with examples. L1 6
13 What is a secondary battery? Explain the construction and working of Li-Ion battery. L2 7
14 What is a secondary battery? Explain the construction and working of Na-Ion battery. L2 7
15 What is Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell (QDSSC? Explain the construction and L2 7
working of QDSSC.
16 Write the properties and applications of Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell (QDSSC). L1 6
MODULE-2 Materials for Memory and Display Systems
1 What are Memory Devices? Explain the Classification of electronic memory devices with L2 6
examples
2 Explain the types of organic memory devices by taking p- type and n-type semiconducting L2 7
materials.
3 Define photoactive and electroactive materials and write their working principle in L2 7
display system.
4 What are nanomaterials? Explain any four properties and applications of Polythiophenes L2 7
(P3HT) suitable for optoelectronic devices.
5 What is QLED? Mention any four properties and applications of QLED. L1 6
6 Explain the classification of liquid crystals. Mention any four properties and applications L2 6
of liquid crystals.
7 Discuss the working of Liquid Crystal Display. L2 7
8 Explain any four properties and applications of Light emitting materials - Poly[9- L2 7
vinylcarbazole] (PVK)] suitable for optoelectronic devices.
9 Discuss the use of Polyimide Polymeric material for Organic memory device. L2 7
10 Define Optoelectronic device. Explain the working principle of Optoelectronic device. L2 6
11 Write the properties and applications of Silicon Nano Crystals for Optoelectronic devices L2 6
12 What is OLED? Mention any four properties and applications of OLED. L1 6
MODULE3:Corrosion and Electrode System
1 Define metallic corrosion. Describe the electrochemical theory of corrosion taking iron L2 6
as an example.
2 Discuss the following types of Corrosion: L2 6
a. Differential Metal Corrosion b. Differential aeration Corrosion
3 What is cathodic protection? Describe sacrificial anode technique and mention the L3 7
advantages and disadvantages.
4 Define galvanizing. Describe galvanizing of Iron and mention its applications. L2 7
5 What is anodizing of aluminium? Describe anodizing of Aluminium and mention its L2 6
applications.
6 What is CPR? A thick brass sheet of area 400 inch 2 is exposed to moist air. After 2 years L2 6
of period, it was found to experience a weight loss 375 g due to corrosion. If the density
of brass is 8.73 g/cm3. Calculate CPR in mpy and mmpy.
7 What are concentration cell? Explain the construction and working of concentration cell. L2 6
8 What are reference electrodes? Explain the construction, working and application of L2 7
Calomel electrode.
9 Explain the construction and working of ion selective electrode and how it can be used L2 7
for the determination of pH of a solution.
10 Define concentration cell. Emf of the cell Ag/AgNO3(0.001M) // AgNO3(xM) /Ag is L2 7
0.0659 V at 298K. Write the cell representation, cell reactions and calculate the value of
x.
11 Briefly explain the principle, instrumentation and working of potentiometry taking L2 6
estimation of Iron as example.
12 Explain the principle, instrumentation and working of conductometry taking estimation L2 6
of weak acid using a strong base as an example.
MODULE 4: Polymers and Green Fuels
1 Define number average and weight average molecular weight. A polydisperse sample of L2 7
polystyrene is prepared by mixing three monodisperse samples in the following
proportions. 1g of 10000 molecular weight, 2g of 50000 molecular weight and 2g of
100000 molecular weight. Determine number average and weight average molecular
weight. Find the index of polydispersity.
2 Discuss the conduction mechanism in Polyacetylene through oxidative and reductive L3 7
doping technique.
3 Explain the preparation, properties, and commercial applications of graphene oxide. L2 7
4 Explain the preparation, properties, and commercial applications of Kevlar. 7
5 Explain the construction and working of photovoltaic cells. Mention the advantages and L2 7
disadvantages.
5 What is Green Fuel (Hydrogen fuel)? Mention the advantages of green fuel. L1 6
6 Describe the generation of hydrogen by Alkaline water electrolysis with a neat labelled L2 6
diagram.
7 Explain the generation of hydrogen by proton exchange membrane electrolysis. L2 6
8 In a sample of a polymer, 20% molecules have molecular mass 15000 g/mol, 35% L2 6
molecules have molecular mass 25000 g/mol, and remaining molecules have molecular
mass 20000 g /mol, calculate the number average and weight average molecular mass of
the polymer, Calculate PDI and comment on it.
9 Illustrate with a neat labelled diagram the production of Hydrogen by using solid oxide L2 6
electrolyzer.
MODULE 5: E-Waste Management

1 Define E-Waste. Explain the sources and composition of e-waste. L2 6

2 Mention the sources of e-waste and explain the need for e-waste management L2 7
3 Briefly discuss the various steps involved in recycling of e-waste. (all the three STEPS) L3 7
4 Explain the steps involved in extraction of gold from e-waste. L2 7
5 Explain the ill effects of toxic materials used in manufacturing electrical and electronic L2 6
products.
6 Discuss the following: L2 7
(i) Pyrometallurgy (ii) Hydrometallurgy
7 Write a brief note on role of stakeholders for example; producers, consumers, recyclers, L3 6
and statutory bodies.
8 What is e-waste? Explain the characteristics of E-Waste. L2 6
9 Briefly explain direct recycling of e-waste. L2 6