SAMPLE QUESTION BANK OF ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

UNIT : I TECHNOLOGY OF WATER

1) Define temporary and permanent hardness of water. List the various disadvantages of hard water for
domestic use.
2) Discuss the ion exchange process of water softening.
3) What is principle of EDTA method? Describe the estimation of hardness of water by EDTA method.
4) Describe demineralization process of water softening. Explain the reactions involved.
5) Explain scale formation and sludge formation in boilers. How are they removed?
6) Discuss, in brief, the boiler corrosion. How is it controlled?
7) Differentiate between scale and sludge. How are scales formed? What are their disadvantages?
8) Define alkalinity. How is it determined?
9) Write the names of various methods for scale prevention. Describe phosphate conditioning in detail.
10) What are ion-exchange resins? Discuss their applications in water softening. How are exhausted
resins regenerated?
11) Give reasons,
i) Why is NH3-NH4Cl buffer solution added during determination of hardness of water by
EDTA titration?
ii) Why does hard water consume lot of soap?
12) What is caustic embrittlement? Explain with diagram.
13) Distinguish between hard water and soft water.
14) What is priming and foaming? How can you prevent priming in boiler?
15) Differentiate between temporary hardness and permanent hardness.
16) What is the cause of hardness of water? Distinguish between temporary and permanent hardness.
17) What are the problems expected by using hard water in a boiler? How can they be minimized.
18) A sample of water contains following dissolved salts, Mg(HCO3)2 = 10 mg/lt, Ca(HCO3)2 = 18 mg/lt, MgCl2
= 25 mg/lt, CaSO4 = 16 mg/lt, NaCl = 10 mg/lt. Calculate temporary and permanent hardness.
19) Distinguish between hard water and soft water.
20) Explain the importance of dissolved oxygen level in water. What happens if dissolved oxygen is too
low?
21) What are the parameters that determine the health of the water? Describe significance and
permissible limit of each parameter.
22) Describe the carbonate and phosphate conditioning of water to overcome the boiler- feed problem.
23) Why is ion exchange process preferred for the softening of water for use in boilers? How does ion
exchange work?
24) Write a short note on BOD and COD
25) Explain in brief steps involved in sewage water treatment process.

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UNIT :II POLYMER CHEMISTRY

1) Distinguish between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting resins.

2) Discuss, with examples the types of polymerization.
3) Differentiate between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization with suitable examples.
4) Give the free radical mechanism of addition polymerization with example.
5) Describe the preparation, properties and uses of Bakelite.
6) Describe the preparation, properties and uses of PMMA.
7) What is polymer? Explain in brief classification of polymers.
8) What is meant by condensation polymerization? Give one example..
9) Define the term polymer, monomer and polymerization with suitable examples.
10) Explain in brief thermoplastic resin with example.
11) Explain in brief thermosetting resin with example.
12) Define and give one example of addition polymerization, condensation polymerization and co-
polymerization.
13) Explain in brief general properties of polymers.
14) Define the term, i) functionality ii) degree of polymerization iii) resin iv) homo-polymer v) organic
polymer.
15) What is difference between a monomer and polymer? Classify polymers on the basis of occurrence and
chemical nature.
16) What are polymers? Name any five commonly used articles made of polymers. How do you dispose of
waste polymers?
17) State the differences between addition and condensation polymerization.
18) What is addition polymerization? Explain the free radical mechanism of addition polymerization
considering PVC as an example.
19) Why are electric switches, plugs and sockets made of thermosetting plastics?
20) Why are thermoplastics not used for making frying pan handles?
21) Explain why, thermoplastics becomes soft on heating but thermosetting plastics do not become soft on
heating.
22) Discuss the importance of following additives in compounding of plastics;
i) Fillers
ii) Plasticizers
iii) Coloring agents
iv) Stabilizers
v) Antioxidants
vi) Lubricants
23) Give reason:
i) Natural rubber needs vulcanization.
ii) PMMA is soft whereas Bakelite is hard.
24) What are conducting polymers? Give important applications of conducting polymers.
25) What is the difference between a polymer and biopolymer? Give important applications of biopolymers.

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UNIT : III CORROSION AND CONTROL

1) Define corrosion of metals? Explain the dry corrosion, giving its mechanism.
2) What is cathodic protection? Explain sacrificial anode method.
3) Discuss the various factors influencing the rate of corrosion.
4) What is meant by electrochemical corrosion? Explain its mechanism.
5) Explain how corrosion can be controlled by proper designing.
6) What is electrochemical corrosion? Describe the mechanism of electrochemical corrosion by hydrogen
evolution.
7) What is electrochemical corrosion? Describe the mechanism of electrochemical corrosion by oxygen
absorption.
8) Give outlines of various methods used to prevent corrosion of metals.
9) Write a short note on corrosion by differential aeration.
10) Explain how corrosion can be minimized using the following techniques: i) design and selection of
material ii) cathode protection.
11) Write in brief on impressed current method of cathodic protection.
12) Differentiate between chemical and electrochemical corrosion.
13) Explain in brief, i) Galvanic corrosion ii) Concentration cell corrosion
14) What is corrosion of metals? Explain the basic reason of metallic corrosion.
15) Describe briefly the consequences of corrosion.
16) Differentiate between chemical and electrochemical corrosion with suitable example.
17) How are metals protected against corrosion by modifying the environment?
18) Silver and copper metals do not undergo corrosion like iron in a moist atmosphere. Explain.
19) Discuss the importance of design and material selection in controlling corrosion.
20) What is cathodic protection? How it is done by using impressed current and sacrificial anode? Explain
with suitable examples.
21) Explain the following for the protection of metal from corrosion:
i) Electroplating
ii) Cementation
iii) Cladding
iv) Chemical conversion coatings
v) Powder coatings
22) Explain the effect of following factors on the rate of corrosion:
i) Nature of corrosion product ii) Anodic and cathodic areas
iii) pH iv) Conductance of medium
23) Give reasons,
i) Impure metals are more susceptible to corrosion than pure metals.
ii) Bolt and nut made of the same metal is preferred in practice.
iii) Corrosion of water filled steel tanks occurs below the water line.
iv) Metals shows tendency to undergo corrosion.
v) Part of a nail inside the wood undergoes corrosion easily.

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UNIT : IV FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

1. Define the term lubricants? Mention their important functions.

2) What are different mechanisms of lubrication? Discuss the thin film lubrication.
3) What are different mechanisms of lubrication? Discuss the thick film lubrication.
4) Write the brief note on greases.
5) Discuss the classification of lubricants with examples.
6) What are the different synthetic lubricants used? How are they superior over petroleum lubricants?
7) Synthetic lubricants have added advantage over natural lubricants. Explain.
8) Write a short note on : i) Flash point ii) Fire point
9) Describe with the significance : i) aniline point ii) cloud and pour point
10) What are the characteristic features of synthetic lubricating oil?
11) How will you select the lubricant?
12) Fatty oils are no longer used as lubricants. Why?
13) Write a short account on solid lubricants.
14) Under what situations greases are used? What are the min functions of soap in grease?
15) Discuss the important properties of lubricants and indicate the significance of these proeperties.
16) Write a note on additives for lubricating oils.
17) What is lubricant? Discuss the classification and its basic characteristics with examples.
20) What are chemical fuels? Give complete classification of chemical fuels with examples.
21) What are different types of fuels? What are the characteristics of good fuels?
22) Distinguish between solid and liquid fuels.
23) Distinguish between liquid and gaseous fuels.
24) Explain proximate analysis of coal? How is it carried out? What is significance?
25) Differentiate proximate and ultimate analysis of coal.
26) What are the advantages of liquid fuels over solid fuels?
27) What is crude oil? Write short note on refining of crude petroleum. What are the various fractions
obtained from petroleum? Mention the industrial use to which they are put.
28) Explain ultimate analysis of coal? How is it carried out? What is significance?
29) What is LPG? What are the advantages of LPG over gaseous fuels?
30) What is mean by calorific value of sample of coal? Distinguish between gross and net calorific value.

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UNIT : V ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

1) What do mean by specific conductance, molar conductance and equivalent conductance? What will be
the effect of dilution on them?
2) What is equivalent conductance and how it is calculated by using Wheatstone bridge.
3) Define secondary battery. With neat diagram explain construction, working and application of Ni-Cd
battery.
4) Give the construction, working and application of dry cell.
5) What is mean by fuel cell? Write construction, working and application of H2-O2 fuel cell.
6) Write a note on Lithium ion batteries.
7) Write a note on Nickel metal hydride batteries.
8) Define specific, molecular and equivalent conductivity of an electrolyte. What is the relation between
them?
9) Define cell constant. How is it determined?
10) Discuss the effect of dilution of specific and equivalent conductivity of an electrolyte.
11) Give an account of the Deebye-Huckel theory of strong electrolytes. Explain clearly what is meant by
asymmetry effect and electrophoretic effect.
12) Differentiate between reversible and irreversible cells giving suitable examples.
13) What are electrochemical cells? Distinguish primary cells from secondary cells with examples.
14) Explain construction, working and applications of lithium-ion battery.
15) Describe the construction of Ni-Cd battery with relevant reactions occurring during discharge. Mention
its applications.
16) What are fuel cells? How does a fuel cell differ from battery? Explain in detail.
17) What are the different types of fuel cells available? Explain in brief advantages and limitations of fuel
cells.

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UNIT : VI INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

1) Discuss the basic principle of IR spectroscopy. What are the necessary conditions required for a
molecule to absorb IR radiation?
2) What is the principle of conductometric titration? How is the end point of a conductometric titration
determined?
3) What is principle of potentiometric titration? Explain in detail types of potentiometric titrations.
4) What are the principle underlying conductometric titrations? Discuss the titration curve obtained in the
titration of a strong acid with a weak base.
5) Describe the instrumentation and working of IR spectrophotometer.
6) What is Rf value? Discuss essential requirements for TLC.
7) Give reason, i) Advanced titration methods are superior to conventional titration methods.
8) Which titration method you will prefer for performing titration of mixture of HCl and CH3COOH
against NaOH? Explain the significance of selected method.
9) What is chromatography? How is TLC used to identify compounds?
10) What is meant by IR spectroscopy? Discuss the applications of IR spectroscopy.
11) What is thin layer chromatography? Explain its applications.
12) What is potentiometric titration? Discuss the applications of potentiometry.
13) What are the types of conductometric titration? Explain with example any one of them.
14) What are pH metric titrations? How they are carried out? Explain with example.

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