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Scheme of Evaluation - TEST - 1: SUBJECT: Engineering Chemistry (CHM 1051)

This document contains a 10 question chemistry exam on various topics: 1) The first question asks to derive the Nernst equation for a single electrode potential. 2) The second question asks about the disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries and the discharge reactions. 3) The third question explains why the asymmetric potential of a glass electrode varies with time due to factors like chemical etching and requirements of a standard cell.

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Scheme of Evaluation - TEST - 1: SUBJECT: Engineering Chemistry (CHM 1051)

This document contains a 10 question chemistry exam on various topics: 1) The first question asks to derive the Nernst equation for a single electrode potential. 2) The second question asks about the disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries and the discharge reactions. 3) The third question explains why the asymmetric potential of a glass electrode varies with time due to factors like chemical etching and requirements of a standard cell.

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II SEMESTER B.TECH.

INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY 2019


Scheme Of Evaluation -TEST - 1
SUBJECT: Engineering Chemistry [CHM 1051]

1. Which of the following is not a non-ferrous metal?


Aluminium
Brass
Cast iron
Tungsten

2. Silver – Silver chloride electrode is a type of


Redox electrode
Metal – Metal ion electrode
Membrane electrode
Gas – ion electrode

3. The most abundant covalent solid in nature is


Diamond
Graphene
Silica
Silicon carbide

4. The entropy change (ΔS) of a cell reaction can be obtained by the relation
𝜕𝐸
∆𝑆 = nF ( )
𝜕𝑇 𝑃
_________________
𝜕𝐸
∆𝑆 = n ( )
𝜕𝑇 𝑃
𝜕𝐸
∆𝑆 = nF ( )
𝜕𝑇 𝑣
𝜕𝐸
∆𝑆 = nF ( )
𝜕𝑉 𝑇

5. In which pair of the following, the Ion-dipole forces exist?


O2 in water
NaCl in water
Methanol in water
Benzoic acid in water
6. The decomposition potential of an electrolyte is
The minimum potential for continuous electrolysis
The potential where the H2 evolution begins
The potential where the electrolyte dissociates
The maximum potential where the metal dissolves

7. During charging of Lead acid battery,


Lead dioxide dissolves
Sulphuric acid is regenerated
Lead electrode is coated with lead sulphate
Water is formed

8. In an electrochemical cell,
Potential energy decreases
Kinetic energy decreases
Potential energy changes into electrical energy
Chemical energy changes into electrical energy

9. What is the emf of the cell, Ni|Ni2+(1.0M)‖Au3+(1.0M)|Au at 250C? Given that the E0 values of
Ni2+|Ni and Au3+|Au are ˗0.25V and +1.5V respectively.
1.25V
-1.25V
1.75V
-1.75V

10. An example for an acoustic insulator is


Bronze
Cotton fibres
Brass
Steel

Q. Question Key points / scheme/ solution Marks


No.
1 Derive the Nernst’s
Consider a general redox reaction:
equation for single
electrode potential Mn+ (aq) + ne- → M (s) --- (1)
We know that,
ΔG = -nFE --- (2) ½
ΔGo = -nFEo --- (3)
G  Go  RT ln K ½
n+
K = [M]/[M ]
[M]
G  Go  RT ln
[Mn ]
½
[M]
 nFE   nFE  RT ln
o

[M n  ]
RT 1
E  Eo  ln
nF [M n  ]
RT 1
E  E o  2.303 log n 
nF [M ]
At T  298K,
0.0592 1
E  Eo  log n 
n [M ] ½
0.0592
E  Eo  log [M n  ]
n
2 What are the Any two important points like
disadvantages of Li ion
 Poor charge retention. ½
batteries?
 The self-discharge rate is about 10% per month. ½
Write the discharging LixC6 xLi+(solv.) + 6C(s) + xe- ½
reactions of Li ion
battery. CoO2(s) + xLi+(solv.) + xe- LixCoO2(s) ½

3 Explain, why is the Asymmetric potential of a glass electrode varies with


asymmetric potential of a time due to
glass electrode varies  Chemical etching
with time?  Mechanical abrasion
 Internal strain
Mentioning the above terms ½
Explaining any two terms ½
What are the Any two imp. points like ½+½
requirements of a  Its emf should remain constant for a longer period of
standard cell? time.
 It should be capable of providing highly reproducible
emf.
 The temperature coefficient of emf should be
negligibility small i.e , (δ E/ δT)= 0
 The cell reaction should be reversible.
 It should not be subjected to permanent damage due to
the passage of current.
4 Describe the Classification of polymers based on properties /
classification of polymers applications
based on their  Plastics – def. 4×½=2
properties/applications  Elastomers – def.
with suitable examples.  Fibers – def.
 Resins – def.
(without definitions, ‘1’ mark can be given
5 Give reason: Glass Tg of a syndiotactic PS is more than the atactic PS
transition temperature of (any two imp. points like)
the syndiotactic because
polystyrene is more than  the molecular geometry is higher ½
the atactic polystyrene  the molecular cohesion is higher ½

Differentiate between Number average Weight average ½+½


Number average molecular weight molecular weight
molecular weight and
Weight average Number fractions are Weight fractions are
molecular weight of a considered considered
polymer
Can be determined by Can be determined by
determining the determining the light
colligative properties scattering properties

Any two imp. points like the above

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