IMPORTANT QUESTION BANK

Sub: ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY&ENVIRONMENTAL

STUDIES (C23)

NAME OF THE FACULTY :Mrs. K DWARAKADURGA,

LECTURER

UNIT-1
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS: 3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS: 10 M

SHORTS QUESTIONS
Draw the shapes of ‘P’ orbital.

Define orbital. Draw the shapes of S, P orbital.

State and explain Hund’s rule.

Write the differences between orbit and orbitals.

Write the electronic configurations of (a) Silicon, (b) Germanium.

Calculate the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in Ca+2.

How many electrons, protons and neutrons are present in Mg+2 ion? ( Mass number = 24 )

Define atomic number and mass number. How many electrons, protons and neutrons are present in 17Cl35?

ESSAYS QUESTIONS
Explain the significance of four quantum numbers.

Define Ionic bond and Covalent bond. Write any four differences between Ionic and Covalent compounds.

Explain Bohr’s atomic theory. Give its merits and demerits.

Define ionic bond. Explain Nacl, MgO as examples.

Define covalent bond. Explain the formation of a covalent bond in 12. (a) O2 and N2 molecules.

State and explain Aufbau principle and Hund’s rule with an example for each.

Define ionic bond. Write the important properties of ionic compounds.

UNIT-2.
 SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

SHORTS
Define solute, solvent and solution.

Classify solutions based on physical state with suitable examples.

What is buffer solution? Classify with examples and give its applications.

Define mole. Calculate the no. of moles present in 90 grams of water.

What is ionic product of water? Write its units.

Explain about unsaturated and supersaturated solutions.

Define ph. Calculate the pH of 0·001 M HNO3 solution.

ESSAYS

Define normality. Calculate the normality of solution prepared by dissolving 5.3 gr of Na2CO3 is dissolved in
250 ml solution.

Explain Arrhenius theory of acids and bases with examples. Mention any two limitations.

Define molarity. Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 10 grams of NaOH in 500 ml of
solution.

Define molarity and normality. Calculate the amount of HCl required for preparation of 0.1 M solution of 500
ml HCl solution.

Define normality. Write mathematical formula and units. Calculate the normality of a solution prepared by
dissolving 53 grams Na2CO3 of in 1000 ml of solution.

Explain normality. How much excess water is required to dilute 100 ml of 0·1 N HCI solution into 0·05 N
HCI solution?

Define molarity. Calculate the weight of Na2CO3 required to prepare 100 ml of 0·5 M Na3CO3 solution.

UNIT-3
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

SHORTS
Define electrolyte and non-electrolyte. Give examples for each.
What are metallic conductors? Distinguish between metallic and electrolytic conductors with diagram.

Define conductor, semiconductor and insulator. Give an example of each.

Write about battery. Explain classification of batteries.

ESSAYS
Explain the structure and working of galvanic cell with a neat diagram.

Write differences between galvanic cell and electrolytic cell.

Define electrolysis. Explain electrolysis in molten NaCl.

Explain the working of i) Dry cell ii) lechlanche cell

Explain the working of i) Lead acid cell ii) lithium-ion cell

Explain the working of fuel cell.

UNIT-4
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

What is cathodic protection? Explain sacrificial anode method with a neat diagram.

Explain about (a) metallic coatings and (b) inorganic coatings.

Explain the formation of a composition cell and concentration cell with examples.

Define corrosion. What are the factors which influence the rate of corrosion?

Define rusting of iron. Explain the mechanism of rusting of iron with equations.

What is impressed voltage protection? And Explain with neat diagram

Explain electro chemical theory of corrosi

Explain stress cell with an example

UNIT-5
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

SHORTS
Define reverse osmosis. Write the advantages of reverse osmosis.
Define temporary and permanent hardness of water.

What is softening of hard water?

Define soft water and hard water give example for each.

What are the names of salt causing hardness of water?

Write any three disadvantages of using hard water in industries.

ESSAYS
Calculate the temporary , permanent and total hardness of water containing the following salts: i) CaSO4 = 13.
6 mg/lit ii) Mg(HCO3) = 7.3gm/lit iii) Ca(HCO3)= 16.2 gm/lit iv) MgCl2 = 9.5gm/lit

Explain Degree of hardness of water.

How the salt water to be purified by the process of Reverse osmosis

Explain ion exchange process of softening of hard water with a neat diagram.

UNIT-6
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

SHORTS
Define polymerization reaction. Give two examples.

Explain addition polymerisation with an example.

Write any three advantages of plastics over traditional materials.

Write the preparation and any two uses of Buna-S rubber.

ESSAYS
Define alloys. Write the composition of Nichrome, Duralumin and Stainless steel.

What are liquid crystals? Give any two examples and applications.

State any three applications of Nano materials.

Define plastic. Write the preparation and uses of PVC and nylon (6,6).

What is meant by elastomer? Explain the preparation of BUNA-S with equation and mention two applications.

Write the preparation and any two uses of (i) polythene, (ii) teflon, (iii) PVC and (V) Polystyrene

UNIT-7
 SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

SHORTS
Define the fuel. Write the characteristics of good fuel.

What are the primary fuels and secondary fuels? Give examples.

Define fuel. Classify the fuels based on occurrence and physical state.

Define fuel. Write the composition and uses of LPG gas, CNG gas.

Define fuel. Write the composition and uses of Power alcohol, Bio gas.

Write the composition and uses of Hydrogen gas.

Write a short note commercial production of hydrogen gas.

UNIT-8
SHORTS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:3 M

ESSAYS QUESTIONS WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS:10 M

SHORTS
What is acid rain? Write its effects.

Write any three threats to biodiversity.

State any three causes of water pollution.

Define pollutant, contaminant, sink and dissolved oxygen.

Write any two control methods of water pollution.

What are primary and secondary pollutants? Give examples

Write a note on greenhouse effect.

Define (a) ecosystem and (b) biodiversity.

Define contaminant, receptor and TLV.

Define (i) BOD, (ii) COD and (iii) DO.

ESSAYS
Define air pollution. Explain any four controlling methods of air pollution.

Write short notes on (a) deforestation and (b) greenhouse effect.

Explain any four causes of air pollution.

Define water pollution. Explain any four causes of water pollution.

Explain renewable and non-renewable sources of energy with examples.

Define air pollution. Write the causes of air pollution. (Natural and Man-made)

What is acid rain? Give its causes, effects and control methods.

Explain greenhouse effect and ozone layer depletion.