Course Code : 15BC1101/ 2015 R-2015 Reg.

No :

GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)

Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam
Affiliated to JNT University – K, Kakinada
B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, October 2022
Chemistry
(Common to Civil, CSE & IT)

Date: 12-10-2022 Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70

1. Answer ONE Question from each UNIT
2. All parts of a Question must be answered at one place to get valued.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT-I
1. a) What is the principle of Glass electrode? Explain the determination of pH by using 8 Marks
Glass electrode.
b) Calculate the e.m.f of a Daniel cell at 25°C when the concentration of ZnSO4 and 6 Marks
CuSO4 are 0.001M and 0.1M respectively. The standard potential of cell is 1.2 volts.

2. a) Define the term storage batteries. Write the charging and Discharging reactions taking 8 Marks
place in Lead-acid Battery.
b) Explain the working principle of hydrogen – oxygen fuel cell with reactions. 6 Marks
UNIT-II
3. a) Differentiate between chemical corrosion and electro chemical corrosion. 6 Marks
b) Discuss the following 8 Marks
i)Galvanizing ii)Tinning

4. a) Explain the effect of the following factors on the rate of corrosion 7 Marks
i)Temperature ii)pH
b) What is cathodic protection? Discuss the sacrificial anode method with the help of a 7 Marks
neat diagram.
UNIT-III
5. a) Distinguish between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. 6 Marks
b) Describe the method of preparation, properties and applications of the following 8 Marks
i)Teflon ii)Nylon 6,6

6. a) Give the anionc polymerization mechanism of addition polymerization. 7 Marks

b) Explain why natural rubber needs vulcanization. How is it carried out? 7 Marks
UNIT-IV
7. a) Describe ion –exchange process for demineralization of water. 8 Marks
b) What do you understand by the priming and foaming problems in boilers? 6 Marks

8. a) What is the principle of EDTA method? Describe the estimation of hardness of water 8 Marks
by EDTA method.
b) Discuss in brief the boiler corrosion. How is it controlled? 6 Marks

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UNIT-V
9. a) Describe how the calorific value of a solid fuel is determined using a bomb 6 Marks
calorimeter.
b) Explain the mechanism of lubrication by 8 Marks
i)Thick film lubrication ii)Extreme pressure lubrication

10. a) Write a short notes on 8 Marks

i)Knocking ii)Cetane value
b) Explain the manufacture of Portland cement. 6 Marks

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