Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2021 (CBCS Scheme)

First Semester Engineering Degree Examination

Subject Title 21CHE12/22
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.

MODULE 1 Marks
Define Single Electrode Potential. Derive Nernst equation for single electrode
a 7
potential.
Q.1 b Describe the construction and working of calomel electrode 6
Explain the construction and working of Li-ion battery, mention its
c 7
applications.
OR
a Distinguish between primary, secondary and reserve batteries. 6
b Explain construction and working of glass electrode. 7
Q.2 For the cell, Fe/Fe2+ (0.01M)//Ag+ (0.1M)/Ag write the cell reaction and
c calculate the emf of the cell at 298K, if standard electrode potentials of Fe 7
and Ag electrodes are -0.44V and 0.8 V respectively.
MODULE 2

a Define metallic corrosion? Describe the electrochemical theory of corrosion 7

Q.3 taking iron as an example.
b Explain: (i) Differential metal corrosion & (ii) Water-line corrosion 6
c What is electroplating? Explain the electroplating of chromium 7
OR
What is meant by metal finishing? Mention (any five) technological
a 6
importance of metal finishing.
Q.4 b What is electroless plating? Explain the electroless plating of copper. 7
Explain the factors affecting the rate of corrosion (i) Nature of corrosion
c 7
product, (ii) Ratio of anodic to cathodic areas & (iii) pH
MODULE 3
a Explain the synthesis and application of Polyurethane. 7
Describe the mechanism of conduction in Polyaniline and factors influencing
Q.5 b 7
conduction in organic polymers.
c Explain any two size dependent properties of nanomaterials 6
OR
What are nanomaterials? Explain the synthesis of nanomaterial by sol gel
a 7
process.
Q.6
b Write a note on Fullerenes. Mention its applications. 6
c Explain the synthesis, properties and application of Polylactic acid. 7
 MODULE 4
With suitable example explain microwave synthesis and bio catalyzed
a 7
reactions
Q.7 Explain the synthesis of Adipic acid by conventional route from Benzene and
b 7
green route from Glucose.
c Describe the construction and working of Methanol –Oxygen fuel cell. 6
OR
a Describe the hydrogen production by photo catalytic water splitting method. 7
Explain the synthesis of Paracetamol by conventional and green route from
Q.8 b 7
phenol.
c Explain the construction and working of photovoltaic cells. 6
MODULE 5
a Explain the theory, instrumentation and applications of flame photometry. 7
b Write the principles and requirement of titrimetric analysis. 7
Q.9 In a COD test, 30.5 cm3 and 15.5 cm3 of 0.05 N FAS solutions are required
c for blank & sample titration respectively. The volume of test sample used was 6
25 cm3. Calculate the COD of the sample solution.
OR
a Explain the determination of hardness of water by EDTA method. 7
Define the following units of standard solution.
Q.10 b 6
i) Molarity ii) Normality iii) ppm
c Explain the theory and instrumentation of potentiometry. 7
 Table showing the Bloom’s Taxonomy Level, Course Outcome and Program Outcome

Question Bloom’s Taxonomy Course Program Outcome

Level attached Outcome
Q.1 (a) L1, CO.1 PO-1,2,12
L2
(b) L2 CO.1 PO-1.2,12
(c) L2 CO.1 PO-1,2,12
Q.2 (a) L1 CO.1 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.1 PO1,2.12
(c) L3 CO.I PO-1
Q.3 (a) L2 CO.2 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.2 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.2 PO-1,2,12
Q.4 (a) L1 CO.2 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.2 PO1
(c) L2 CO.2 PO-1,2,12
Q.5 (a) L2 CO.3 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.3 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.3 PO-1,2,12
Q.6 (a) L2 CO.3 PO1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.3 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.3 PO-1,2,12
Q.7 (a) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
Q.8 (a) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.4 PO-1,2,12
Q.9 (a) L2 CO.5 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.5 PO-1,2,12
(c) L3 CO.5 PO-1
Q.10 (a) L2 CO.5 PO-1,2,12
(b) L2 CO.5 PO-1,2,12
(c) L2 CO.5 PO-1,2,12

Lower order thinking skills

Bloom’s Remembering( Understanding Applying (Application):
Taxonom knowledge):𝐿1 Comprehension): 𝐿2 𝐿3
y Levels Higher order thinking skills
Analyzing (Analysis): 𝐿4 Valuating (Evaluation): 𝐿5 Creating (Synthesis): 𝐿6