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This document outlines the end semester examination details for the Applied Chemistry course at Thapar University, including the date, time, and faculty involved. It contains a series of questions covering various topics in chemistry, such as electrode potentials, vibrational frequencies, phase diagrams, water hardness treatment, and polymer properties. Additionally, it notes the availability of evaluated answer sheets for review on a specified date.

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EST 2016(O)

This document outlines the end semester examination details for the Applied Chemistry course at Thapar University, including the date, time, and faculty involved. It contains a series of questions covering various topics in chemistry, such as electrode potentials, vibrational frequencies, phase diagrams, water hardness treatment, and polymer properties. Additionally, it notes the availability of evaluated answer sheets for review on a specified date.

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Thapar University, Patiala


School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
B. E. (First Year): Semester-I (2016/17) Course Code: UCB 008
Course Name: Applied Chemistry
Thursday, 14.00 - 17.00 Hrs
December 15, 2016
Time: 3 Hours, M. Marks: 100 Name Of Faculty: SM, BNP, SNS, MRP,
AAL, MNC, KPU, SKP

Note: Attempt all questions


All parts of a question must be attempted at one place
Assume missing data, if any, suitably

Q.1 (a) Calculate Standard electrode potential of Pb electrode if the electrode


potential is -0.180 V at 301 K and concentration of Pb(II) solution is 0.01 M. (5)
(b) Draw a well labeled diagram of Standard Hydrogen Electrode giving
electrode reactions when used as cathode and as an anode. (5)
(c) Draw schematic diagram of Hollow Cathode Lamp and discuss its working
principle. (5)

Q.2 (a) The fundamental vibrational frequency of H 35 C1 is 2890 cm-1. Calculate


force constant (in N m-1) of this molecule. The atomic masses are
m/s. (5)
1 H= 1.673 x 10 -27 kg, 35 C1= 58.06 x 10 -27 kg, c = 3 x 108
(b) Differentiate Chromophore from Auxochrome giving suitable examples of
each. (5)
(c) Rank the following bonds in the increasing order of stretching frequency
(cm-1) in IR spectroscopy: C-N, C=O. Calculate the number of
vibrational modes for H20, C2H2, C2H4 and CO molecules. (5)

Q.3 (a) Draw a well labeled phase diagram for water system and differentiate
between metastable and true equilibrium. (5)
(b) What is the reduced phase rule? Where it is applied? Distinguish between
triple point and eutectic point. (5)
(c) 1000 kg of a sample of argentiferous lead containing 0.1% silver is melted
and then allowed to cool. If the Eutectic contains 2.6% Ag, calculate the
mass of Eutectic formed and the mass of lead that will separate out? (5)

What are biofuels? Write the chemical reaction for the production of
biodiesel. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biodiesel? (5)
What are the Power Alcohol, E-Diesel and Synthetic Petrol? (5)
Calculate lower calorific value (LCV) of a fuel which has 8 % H and a higher
calorific value of 6500 cal/g. Latent heat of steam is 587 cal/g. (5)
P.T.O.

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Q.5 (a) How the hardness of water is treated by mixed bed ion-exchange method?
Explain with the help of diagram.
(b) (5)
How the process of reverse osmosis is applied for desalination of brackish
water?
(c) (5)
Calculate temporary hardness and permanent hardness of a sample of
water containing Mg(HCO3)2 = 7.3mg/L; Ca(HCO3)2 = 16.2mg/L;
MgC12 = 9.5mg/L; CaSO4 = 13.6 mg/L (Atomic weight of Mg and Ca are 24
and 40 respectively).
(d) (5)
How the industrial water is softened by 'Hot Lime Soda Process'? Discuss
with the help of chemical equations and diagram.
(5)

Q.6 (a) Draw Fischer projections of different forms of tacticity for polypropylene.
(b) (5)
Define the term 'Threshold Molecular Weight' and describe how the tensile
strength, impact resistance and melt viscosit34 are related to molecular
Weight of polymer.
(5)
(c) In a polymer, there are 150 molecules of molecular weight 100, 200
molecules of molecular weight 1000 and 300 molecules of molecular
weight 10000. Find the polydispersity index (PDI).
(d) Differentiate between biodegradable and non - (5)
biodegradable polymers
with examples.
(5)

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Note: Evaluated answer sheets can be seen on 27-12-2016 at 10:00 am in CBOL laboratory.
Visit UCB008 webpage for more information.

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