UNIT - 1

SOME BASIC CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY

Learning Objectives: On learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ Understand importance Chemistry in the engineering field

▪ classify matters
▪ chemical formula of compounds and calculate percentage.

1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF CHEMISTRY

Chemistry plays very important role in our everyday life. There is no aspect of our life that is
not affected by the developments in chemistry. Since beginning of this branch of science it
has been in the service of mankind. Chemistry is playing a vital role in the cultural, industrial
and economic development of fast developing society. Our daily needs of food, clothing,
shelter, potable water, medicines etc. are directly or indirectly connected with chemical
compounds, processes and principles. We always owe a debt to chemists for their important
contributions for giving us various valuable things in the followings areas:-
1. Life saving things i.e. medicines
2. Synthetic fibers
3. Synthetic detergents
4. Variety of cosmetics
5. Preservatives for our food
6. Fertilizers, pesticides
7. Paper, glass, strength materials
8. Plastics
9. Beautiful colours (paints)
10. Computer chips, LEDs etc.

1.1.1 Chemistry and its branches

The branch of science which deals with systematic study of composition, structure and
properties of matter, chemical changes that matter can undergoesat different conditions,
and the laws govern these changes.

Though chemistry has several branches, but followingthreeare important branches of

chemistry:
a) Inorganic Chemistry: The branch of chemistry which deals with the study of
elements other than Carbon and their compounds.
b) Organic Chemistry: The branch of chemistry which deals with the study of carbon
and its compounds.

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 c) PhysicalChemistry: The branch of chemistry which deals with the law of chemistry
combinations and rate factor affecting rate of reaction.

1.2 MATTER AND CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER

Matter:Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and possesses mass.One can feel
the matter byour senses. Some examples of matter are air, water, chair, glass etc.
Classification of matter: Based on state and their chemical nature matter can be classified in
two ways:

a) Physical Classification - based on state of matter

b) Chemical Classification - based on chemical nature of matter.

a) Physical Classification:
Matter can exist mainlyinthree differentphysical states and plasma state is fourth state
of matter.
1. Solid: Substances which possess definite shape and definite volume are called
solids. Some examples of solid aresugar, wood, pen, pencil, chair etc.
2. Liquid: Substances which does not possess definite shape but have definite
volume are called liquids. They take the shape of the container (vessel) in which
they are placed. Some examples of liquid are milk, water, oil, tea, coffee etc.
3. Gas: Substances which possess neither definite shape nor definite volume are
called gases.Some examples of gases are Air, hydrogen (H2), nitrogen (N2),
oxygen (O2), chlorine (Cl2) etc.
4. Plasma state:This state of matter is regarded as fourth state and exists in under
special circumstances. For examplematter in the sun and fluorescent tube is in
plasma state.

b) Chemical Classification: Matter can be divided into two category based on chemical
nature of matter.
i) Pure Substances:The substances made up of only one typeof matter or have
uniformchemical composition or have identical properties throughout.Pure
Substances are further classified into elements and compounds.
a) Element: The pure substance which is made up of one kind of atoms is called
element. Itis also defined as the simplest form of a pure substance which
cannot be to a simpler substance. Element cannot be synthesized by the
chemical combination of other substances.
Hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), Nitrogen (O), Iron (Fe), Silver (Ag) and Carbon
(C) are some examples of elements.
b) Compound:A compound is defined as the pure substance which contains two
ormore elementscombined together in fixed ratio by mass(or pure substance
formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements combined in the

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 fixed ratio by mass).The constituents of compound can be separated by
suitable chemical methods.
Water (H2O),Carbondioxide (CO2), Sodium chloride (NaCl), Methane (CH4),
and Vinegar (CH3COOH) are some examples of compounds.

ii) Mixture:Mixture is defined as the substance formed by mixing two or more than
twoor more substances (elements or compounds) in any ratio by mass.
Heterogeneouscombination of two or more substances, in any ratio by mass,
which cannot be represented by single chemical formula, is called mixture.
Examples of mixtureare Air, glass, soil, sand, milk, paints, alloys, sea water,
plastics, cement, blood, tap water (amixture of solids and gases dissolved in
water), salt solution, and sugar solution etc.

Note: Mixtures are of two types:

a) Homogeneous mixture: Mixture containing two or more substances which are uniformly dispersed in
each other in single phase. Air, milk, paints, alloys, tap water (a mixture of solids and gases
dissolved in water), salt solution, and sugar solution are some homogeneous mixtures.
b) Heterogeneous mixture: Mixture containing two or more substances which are not uniformly
dispersed in each other in single phase substance. Soil, sand in water, kerosene and water are some
heterogeneous mixtures.

Table 1.1:Difference between compounds and mixture

Compounds Mixture
The constituent are present in fixed ratio The constituent are present in any ratio by
by mass mass (or volume)
It is always homogenous It may or may not be homogenous
Its properties are different from the Its properties are entirely different from the
properties of its constituentelements. properties of its constituent substances.
Compound is characterized by sharp It has no sharp melting point (boiling point).
melting point (boiling point).
A compound is formed as a result of A mixture is formed as a result of physical
chemical change associated with definite change which involves no or low amount of
amount of energy change (i.e. heat energy change (i.e. heat evolved or
evolved or absorbed). absorbed).
The constituents of a compound cannot be The constituents of a compound can be
separated by simple methods. separated by simple methods.

1.2.1 Atom: An atom is smallest indivisible particle of an element which possessesidentical

propertiesof that element and may or may not haveindependent existence.For example,
the atoms of Helium (He),Neon (Ne), Argon (Ar), and Gold (Au)exist independently.But
the atom of Hydrogen,Oxygen,and Nitrogen does not exist independently. These exists as
H2 (Hydrogen), O2 (Oxygen), N2 (Nitrogen).

1.2.2 Molecule: A molecule is defined as the simplest and smallest particle of a substance
which has independent existence. Example: CH4(Methane), H2O(Water), H2(Hydrogen),

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 O2 (Oxygen), N2 (Nitrogen), Acetic acid (CH3COOH) H2SO4 (Sulfuric acid) and NaOH
(Sodium hydroxide) are few examples of molecules.

Molecules are of two types:

a) Homo-atomic molecules are made up of atoms of same element. For example, H2
(Hydrogen), O2 (Oxygen), N2 (Nitrogen), O3 (Ozone), P4 (Phosphorous), S8
(Sulfur).
b) Hetero-atomic molecules are made up of two or more than two kinds of atoms
(i.e. two or more atoms of different elements).Example, Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
H2SO4 (Sulfuric acid) and NaOH (Sodium hydroxide) and KClO3(Potassium
chlorate) are some examples of hetero-atomic molecules.

Table 1.2: Types of molecules based on number and type of atoms in a molecule
Molecules Mono atomic Di atomic Tri atomic Poly atomic
Based on number molecule molecules molecules molecules
of elements consisting of consisting of two consisting of consisting of more
present in them only one atom atoms three atoms than three atoms
Homo atomic He, Ne,Ar,Fe, H2,O2, N2 etc. O3 (Ozone) P4, S8,
molecules Al, Auetc.
Hetero atomic -- HCl, CO, KI, CO2, SO2, NO2, CH3COOH
molecules NaCl, MgO H2O, N2O, KClO3, H2SO4
NaOCl, NaOH

1.2.3 Ion: An atom or group of atoms carrying charge is called ion.

Examples: H+(Hydrogen ion), NH4+(Ammonium ion), OH-1(hydroxide), Cl-1
(chloride ion), Cu+2 (Cupric ion) etc
Types of ions:
a) Ion carrying positive charges is called cation (electro positive) or positively
charged ion is called cation.Examples:H+ (Hydrogen ion), NH4+ (Ammonium
ion), Cu+2 (Cupric ion) etc.
Cation is formed by the loss of one or more electrons (oxidation) by an atom or
group of atoms.
H →H+ + e-1Cu→Cu+2 + 2 e-1.
(Hydrogen atom) (Hydrogen cation) (Copper atom) (Cupric cation)
b) Ion carrying negative charges is called anion (electro negative)or negatively
charged ion is called anion.Examples:OH-1 (hydroxide), Cl-1 (chloride ion) etc.
Antion is formed by the gain of one or more electrons (reduction) by an atom or
group of atoms.
Cl2+ 2e-1→ 2 Cl-1½ O2+ 2 e-1→O-2.
(Chlorine) (chloride anion) (Oxygen) (oxide anion)

1.2.4 Symbol:In 1814 Berzelius suggested representation of every element using symbol.
Chemical symbol is the abbreviation (or shorthandnotation) used to represent scientific
name of an element.According to Berzelius, first letter of name of the element in capital

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is used to represent the element. If two or more elements have names with same letter,
then the first letter in capital along with a small letter which is prominent in the name is
used to represent the element.
Examples: Boron symbol is B, Beryllium is Be, Hydrogen symbol is H, Helium
symbol is He, Carbon is C, Cerium is Ce, Nitrogen is N, Neon is Ne, and Sulfur is S,
Selenium is Se.
There are 120 elements known so far in the periodic table, name of some elements are
derived from Latin, German and Greeklanguages.

Table 1.3:Names of elements derived from Latin language.

Latin name Symbol English name
Natrium Na Sodium
Kalium K Potassium
Ferrum Fe Iron
Arum Au Gold

Table 1.4:Some common elements and their symbols and atomic mass (A*)
Sr. Name of Symbol A* Sr. Name of Symbol A*
No. element No. element
1 Hydrogen H 1 21 Scandium Sc 45
2 Helium He 4 22 Titanium Ti 48
3 Lithium Li 6.9 23 Vanadium V 51
4 Beryllium Be 9.1 24 Chromium Cr 52
5 Boron B 10.8 25 Manganese Mn 55
6 Carbon C 12 26 Iron Fe 56
7 Nitrogen N 14 27 Cobalt Co 58.9
8 Oxygen O 16 28 Nickel Ni 58.7
9 Fluorine F 19 29 Copper Cu 63.5
10 Neon Ne 20 30 Zinc Zn 65.4
11 Sodium Na 23 31 Bromine Br 80
12 Magnesium Mg 24 32 Silver Ag 108
13 Aluminium Al 27 33 Cadmium Cd 112.4
14 Silicon Si 28 34 Tin Sn 118.7
15 Phosphorous P 31 35 Iodine I 127
16 Sulfur S 32 36 Barium Ba 137
17 Chlorine Cl 35.5 37 Platinum Pt 195
18 Argon Ar 40 38 Gold Au 197
19 Potassium K 39 39 Mercury Hg 200.6
20 Calcium Ca 40 40 Lead Pb 208
Significance of symbol:
Chemical symbolof an element gives both qualitative and quantitative information:

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 1. Qualitative information
Symbol of an element represents name of particular element and distinguish it
from rest of elements.
B is Boron, howeverBe is Beryllium.
H is Hydrogen and He is Helium.
C is Carbon and Ce is Cerium.
2 Quantitative information
Though, symbol represents one atom or one molecule of the element. It signifies
one mole element that contains6.023 x 1023 atoms or molecules of the element.
Table 1.5: Qualitative and Quantitative significance of symbol
Element Symbol of Quantity
Atom Molecule 1 mol element = 6.023 x 1023 atoms (or molecules)
Sodium Na Na One mole Na = 1 mol Na = 6.023 x 1023 Na atoms
Hydrogen H One mole H = 1 mol H = 6.023 x 1023 H atoms
H2 One mole H2 = 1 mol H2 = 6.023 x 1023 H2 molecules

1.2.5 Radical: An atom or a group of atoms which forms the part of an inorganic
compound is called a radical. For example:
NaCl is made up of two parts i) Na+, Sodium cation andii) Cl-1, chloride anion
MgSO4contain two parts i) Mg2+, Magnesium cation and ii) SO42-, sulfate anion
Radicals are of two types
Basic radicals: Radicals having positive charge are called basic radicals. They are
also known as electropositive radicals. Examples of basic radicals are Na+, Mg2+
(refer Table 1.6 A).
Acidic radicals: Radicals having negative charge are called acidic radicals. They are
also known as electronegative radicals. Example of acidic radicals are Cl-, SO42-(refer
Table 1.6 B).
Table 1.6A:Basic radicals or electropositive radicals
Classification based on charge carried by theradical
Monovalent Divalent Trivalent
Ammonium NH4+1 Calcium Ca2+ Ferric Fe3+
Sodium Na+1 Magnesium Mg2+ Aluminium Al3+
+1
Potassium K Ferric Fe2+
Lithium Li+1 Zinc Zn2+
+1
Cupric Cu Cupric Cu2+
Silver Ag+1 Stannous Sn2+
Plambous Pb2+

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 Table 1.6B:Basic radicals or electropositive radicals
Classification based on charge carried by the radical
Monovalent Divalent Trivalent
-1 2-
Hydroxide OH Oxide O borate BO33-
-1 2-
Chloride Cl Sulfate SO4 phosphate PO43-
Nitrate NO3-1 Carbonate CO32-
Bicarbonate HCO3-1 Sulfide S2-
-2
Peroxide O2 O22-
Permanganate MnO4-1
Chlorate ClO3-1

1.3 MOLECULAR FORMULA: Chemical formula that indicates the kinds of atoms and
the number of each kind of atoms in a molecule of a compound.Example H2SO4 is the
molecular formula of sulfuric acid.In other words, the symbolic representation of a
chemical compound is called its formula.
How to write the molecular formula of a compound?
The molecular formula of a chemical compound can be written using criss-cross
method.Following steps are followed to write the molecular formula
i) Write radicals of compounds positive radical to the left and negative radicals to
the right.
ii) Drop charge sign and write only number called valency numbers.
iii) Criss-Cross these valency numbers.
iv) Write these valency numbers of the combining radicals in simple ratio to the right
bottom of radical.
v) Write radicals closely to get the molecular formula of the compound.

Table 1.7: Illustration of writing molecular formula of compound with examples

Step Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4
1+ 1- 3+ 2- 3+ 1- 2+
i) Na OH Fe O Al OH Ca CO32-
Sodium hydroxide Ferric oxide Aluminium hydroxide Calcium carbonate
ii) 1: 1 3 :2 3: 1 2: 2
iii) 1 1 2 3 1 3 2 2
iv) Na1 OH1 Fe2 O3 Al1 (OH)3 Ca1 (CO32-)1
v) NaOH Fe2O3 Al(OH)3 CaCO3
Significance of molecular formula:
Molecularformula of a compound gives both qualitative and quantitative information:
1. Qualitative information
Molecularformula of a compound represents name of particular compound and
distinguish it from rest of compounds.
NaCl is Sodium chloride and NaClO3 is Sodium chlorate.

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 2. Quantitative information
Though, molecularformula represents one molecule of the compound. It signifies
one mole compound that contains 6.023 x 1023 molecules of the compound.
Table 1.8: Qualitative and Quantitative significance of Molecularformula
Compound Molecularformula Quantity
1 mol compound = 6.023 x 1023 molecules of
compound
Sodium NaOH One mole NaOH = 1 mol NaOH
hydroxide = 6.023 x 1023 NaOH molecules

1.4 CALCULATION OF MOLECULAR MASS AND PERCENTAGE COMPOSITION

1.4.1 Molecular mass: Molecular mass of a substance is the sum of atomic masses
of all atoms contained in single molecule. It is calculated by adding the atomic
masses of all the atoms present in one molecule of a chemical compound.
It is illustrated using some examples.
1. The molecular mass of H2SO4can be calculated as(Given atomic mass
g/mol: H=1, O=16, S=32).
H2SO4
= [(2 x Atomic mass H) + (1 x Atomic mass S) + (4 x Atomic mass O)]
= [(2 x 1) + (1 x 32)+ (4 x16)]g/mol,
= [2 + 32 + 64] g/mol,
= 98 g/mol H2SO4
2. The molecular mass of H2O can be calculated as (Given atomic mass
g/mol: H = 1, O = 16).
H2O
= [(2 x Atomic mass H) + (1 x Atomic mass O)]
= [(2 x 1) + (1 x 16)] g/mol,
= [2 + 16] g/mol
= 18 g/mol H2O

1.4.2 Percentage composition of a chemical compound:

The percentage by mass of each element in a given molecule of chemical
compound is described as percentage composition.It is calculated by
following steps
i) Calculate the molecular mass of the compound
ii) Calculate the percentage of each element by applying the following
formula
(Total mass of element in a molecule)
Percentage of element = x 100
Molecular mass

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 Example: Find the percentage composition of a) H2SO4 b) CaCO3
a) Percentage composition of H2SO4
Step i) Molecular mass of H2SO4
= [2x1+1x32+4x16] g/mol = 98 g/mol H2SO4(as calculated above)
Step ii) Percentage of each element using formula
2
H % age in H2SO4 = x 100 = 2.04 % H
98
32
S % age in H2SO4 = x 100 = 32.65 % S
98
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O % age in H2SO4 = x 100 = 65.30 % O
98
b) Percentage composition ofCaCO3
Step i) Molecular mass of CaCO3
= [1x40+1x12+3x16] g/mol = 100 g/mol CaCO3
Step ii) Percentage of each element using formula
40
Ca % age in CaCO3 = x 100 = 40 % Ca
100
12
C % age in CaCO3 = x 100 = 12 % C
100
48
O % age in CaCO3 = x 100 = 48 % O
100

Questions for Revision

1. The branch of chemistry that deals with study of laws of chemical combinations and rate of
reaction and factors affect rate is called __________ chemistry.
a) Physical b) Inorganic c) Organic d) Pharmaceutical
2. The metal that exist in liquid state at room temperature is _______
a) Au b) Hg c) Ag d) Pt
3. The non metal that exist in liquid state at room temperature is _______
a) Diamond b) Bromine c) Chlorine d) Sulfur
4. Total number of acidic and basic radicals in the potassium sulfate
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
5. Choose odd one
a) Iron b) Common salt c) Air d) Coke
6. The percentage of calcium in calcium carbonate will be

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a) 100% b) 48% c) 12% d) 40%
Short answer questions

1. Define Chemistry.
2. Define Organic chemistry.
3. What do you understand by Physical chemistry?
4. Define Inorganic chemistry.
5. What is a molecular formula?
6. Give two examples to each solids, liquids and gases.
7. Define the following.
a) Elements
b) Compounds
c) Mixtures
d) Atom
e) Molecule
f) Natural solution
8. Write the molecular formula of following compounds
i) Sodium carbonate
ii) Calcium bicarbonate
iii) Magnesium hydroxide
iv) Zinc sulfate
v) Aluminium chloride
vi) Ferric hydroxide
vii) Potassium nitrate
9. Give two examples to each.
i) Element
ii) Compound
iii) Mixture
iv) Atom
v) Molecule.
10. Write the symbols of following elements: Iron, Copper, Nickel, Lead, Gold, Tin, Mercury,
Silver, and Iodine.
11. Write the molecular formula of following compounds
i) Sodium carbonate
ii) Calcium bicarbonate
iii) Magnesium hydroxide
iv) Zinc sulfate
v) Aluminium chloride
vi) Ferric hydroxide
vii) Potassium nitrate.

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12. Identify the acidic and basic radicals in the following
i) MgCl2
ii) CaSO4
iii) Fe(OH)2
iv) CuO
v) KOH
13. Write the chemical names for the following compounds
i) Cu(OH)2
ii) FeSO4
iii) MgCl2
iv) NaHCO3
v) K2CO3

Long answer questions:

14. How atoms are differing from ions? Explain.

15. What is Chemistry? Discuss its importance.
16. What is matter? How matters are classified based on physical state? Explain.
17. How matters are classified based on chemical nature? Explain.
18. Distinguish solid, liquid and gas.
19. How are elements represented? Explain with significance with examples.
20. State difference between compound and mixture.
21. Calculate the molecular mass and mention number of acidic and basic radicals of followings
(for atomic mass of elements refer table 1.4 )
i) CaCl2
ii) Fe(OH)2
iii) KHCO3
iv) FeSO4
v) Mg(HCO3)2
22. Calculate the percentage composition of following
(for atomic mass of elements refer table 1.4 )
i) CaCO3
ii) C2H5OH
iii) NH2CONH2
iv) CH3COOH
v) MgCl2
23. Assignment: Classify the following substances and write in appropriate place in the table
given below.
Glass, bromine, iron, methane, vinegar, silicon, carbon dioxide, water, kerosene, soil, air,
germanium, gold, silver, mercury, brass, oil, common salt, washing soda, baking soda, steel.

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 Physical Chemical classification
classification Mixture
Element Metalloid Compound
homogeneous heterogeneous
Solids
Liquids
Gases

Answer to objective type questions:

1. a 2. b 3. b
4. c 5. c 6. d

Chart 1.1

Matter Classification

(A) Physical Classification (B) Chemical Classification

Based on the physical state of matter Based on the chemical nature of matter

(i) Solids (ii) Liquids (iii) Gases (i) Pure substances (ii) Mixtures
Examples: Examples: Examples:
Sugar, Water (H 2O) Air, Oxygen (O2 ), (i) Homogeneous (ii) Heterogeneous
Acetic acid Hydrogen (H 2), Mixtures e.g. Mixtures
common
(CH 3 COOH) Methane (CH 4 ) (i) Elements (ii) Compounds Blue colored solution of e.g. Soil,
salts, iron Cupric sulfate
etc. etc. Mixture of sand
(Fe), gold [Cu( H 2O) 4]SO 4
and water etc.
(Au) etc.

Metals Metalloids Non metals Inorganic Complex Organic

e.g. or e.g. compounds compounds compounds
Iron (Fe), Semiconductors Sulfur (S), e.g. e.g. e.g.
Gold (Au) e.g. Oxygen (O 2 ), Lime stone Blue colored Methane (CH 4)
Copper (Cu) Silicon (Si), Hydrogen (H 2 ) (CaCO 3 ), solution of Acetic acid
etc . Germanium (Ge) etc . Water (H 2O) Cupric sulfate (CH 3 COOH)
etc . etc . [Cu( H2 O) 4]SO 4 Benzene
Red colored
haemoglobin
Green colored
chloro phyll etc .
etc.

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 UNIT - 2

STRUCTURE OF ATOM

Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand atom and their fundamental particles along with namesof discoverer
▪ understand principles and laws on which structure of atom is established
▪ describe the meaning of shells and sub shells of atom of elements,
▪ describe the structure of atom in terms of electronic configuration.
▪ predict properties of elements.

2.1 INTRODUCTION TO ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Matter is made up of extremely small particles called atoms.John Dalton postulated that atom
is indivisible particle of an element that cannot be further divided. But at the end of
19thcenturyvarious scientific experiments have proved that atom is made up of various sub
atomic particles hence it can be divided. The scientists were able to find the existence of
several sub atomic particles, but the three particles namely electron (e), proton (p) and
neutron (n) are regarded as the fundamental particles of atom.

According to the modern concept, an atom has two parts

i) Nucleus:In 1911 L. Rutherford discovered the nucleus of atom. It is the central part of
the atom containing positively charged protons in extremely small volume. In 1932 J.
Chadwick confirmed the existence of neutral sub atomic particle having mass equal to
mass of hydrogen atom called neutron along with protons in the nucleus of an atom. The
net charge on nucleus is positive. The magnitude of the charge is equal to the number of
protons present in it. The entire mass of atom is due to its nucleus. Protons and Neutrons
are collectively known as nucleons.
ii) Extra nuclear part:The part of atom around the nucleus in which electrons revolve is
called extra nuclear part. Electrons are present in the extra nuclearpart. The number of
electrons in extra nuclear part is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus.Since
electron have negligible mass, the extra nuclear part does not contribute towards mass of
the atom.

e Nucleus containing
e p = proton and n=neutrons
e e

e e pn e e
electrons in the extra
e nuclear part
e
e

Fig 2.1 Main two parts of atom

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 2.2 FUNDAMENTAL PARTICLES OF ATOM
i) Electron (-1e0): In 1897 Sir J.J. Thomson discovered a universal sub atomic particle
called electron by studying properties of cathode rays in discharge tube.
a) Electron carry one unit negative charge (-1.602 x 10-19C = -1 unit negative
charge).
b) It has a mass equal to 1/1837th the mass of one atom of hydrogen (9.1 x 10-31 kg).
c) It is essential constituent of all atoms. Hence, it is universal particleand it can be
represented as -1e0.
ii) Proton(+1p1): In 1886, Goldstein discovered protons by studying properties of anode
rays in discharge tube. Protons are positively charged sub atomic particles.
a) Proton has one unit positive charge (1.602 x 10-19C = +1 unit positive charge).
b) It’s mass nearly equal to the mass of one atom hydrogen (1.63x 10-27 kg).
c) It is essential constituent of all atoms. Hence, it is universal particle and it can be
represented as +1p1.
iii) Neutron(0n1):In 1932 J. Chadwick experimentally concluded the existence of neutral
sub atomic particle having slightly heavier than mass of a proton and no charge by
bombardment of beryllium atom’s nucleus with alpha (α) particles.
4Be
9
+ 4
2 He
++
→ 6C
12
+ 0n
1

Beryllium atom alpha (α) particle Carbon atom neutron

• Protons and Neutrons are almost of same mass.
• The mass of proton is approximately 1837 times greater than that of an electron.

Table 2.1: Characteristics of fundamental subatomic particles

No Particle Discoverer Charge in C Mass in kg e/m value

absolute relative absolute relative C.kg-1
1. Electron
J J Thomson 1.602 x 10-19 -1 9.1 x 10-31 1/1837 1.76 x 1011
(-1e0)
2. Proton(+1
Goldstein 1.602 x 10-19 +1 1.63 x 10-27 1 9.83 x 107
p1)
3. Neutron
J Chadwick 0 0 1.67 x 10-27 1 0
(0n1)

2.3 BOHR'S MODEL OF ATOM

In 1913, Neil’sBohr put forward the new model of atomic structure.This atomic model is
based upon the quantum theory of energy.

The main postulates of Bohr’smodel are:

1. Electrons revolve around the nucleus in certain fixed circular paths called orbits or shells.
2. Each orbit has a definite energy and therefore known as stationary energy level or shell.

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 3. These orbits are numbered as 1.2.3.4….. or designated as K, L, M, N….. starting from
the shell next to the nucleus.
4. As long asan electron remains in a particular shell, it neither emitsnor absorbs any energy
i.e. the energy of an electron in a given orbit is fixed (or quantized).Such orbits are called
stationary energy states.
5. An electron can make a transition from a stationary state of higher energy E 2 to a
stationary state of lower energy E1 and in doing so it emits energy.Similarly, on
absorbing the energy, the electron makes transition from lower energy state E1 to higher
energy stateE2.
Such that, ΔE = E1-E2< 0 Transition involve emission of energy
ΔE = E1-E2> 0 Transition involve absorption of energy
ΔE= E1-E2= nhυ, Where n = 1,2,3,….., h = Planck’s constant, υ = frequency
6. Only those orbits are allowed for which the angular momentum (mvr) of the electron is
integral multiple of h/2π. Thus,
Angular momentum of electron = mvr =nh/2π, Where n=1,2,3,4……..

As per the Bohr’s model an orbit indicates the exact position of electron in an atom.It is
defined as” the definite circular path around the nucleus in which the electron revolves
without losing any energy.”. It is circular in shape and it represents the two dimensional
motion of electron.Orbits are used to determine the energy levels of electrons in an atom.
orbit numbers are called shell Nucleus containing
number (Principal quantum p = proton and n=neutrons
number)
3 2 1 pn KL M
orbits named as K, L, M .....

Fig 2.2 Bohr model of atom

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2.3.1 Atomic number: The atomic number of an atom element is defined as the total number
of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. It is denoted by Z.An atomic number is the
identity of an atom.Changing the atomic number means changing the atom.
Atomic number Z= number of protons= number of electrons in neutral atom
Table 2.1: Atomic number of some elements
Sr. No Symbol Atomic number(Z) Sr. No Symbol Atomic number(Z)
1 H 1 16 S 16
2 He 2 17 Cl 17
3 Li 3 18 Ar 18
4 Be 4 19 K 19
5 B 5 20 Ca 20
6 C 6 21 Sc 21
7 N 7 22 Ti 22

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 8 O 8 23 V 23
9 F 9 24 Cr 24
10 Ne 10 25 Mn 25
11 Na 11 26 Fe 26
12 Mg 12 27 Co 27
13 Al 13 28 Ni 28
14 Si 14 29 Cu 29
15 P 15 30 Zn 30

2.3.2 Mass number: As already discussed, the nucleus of an atom contains protons and
neutrons.The mass number of an atom is defined as the sum or total number of protons
(p) and neutrons (n) present in the nucleus of an atom. It is denoted by A.
A=p+n

2.3.3 Representation of an atom

Atomic mass number =
numbers of nucleons in a nucleus

Z
X symbol of element

Atomic number =
numbers of protons in a nucleus
Example
Nitrogen is written as
14
N
7
Where 14 is atomic mass number and 7 is atomic number

2.3.4 Calculation of number of electrons,protons and neutrons:

Atomic number and mass number of an elementthe number of electrons, protons and
neutrons can be calculated.
Let, e = number of electrons, p = number of protons, n = number of neutrons.
i) In case of an atom,
Atomic number = Z = p= e(thus, atom is electrically neutral).
Atomic mass number = A = p +n, =>n = A-Z.
ii) In case of anion,
Z =p≠ e(p<e) => atom is negatively charged hence, e= Z + |charge|,
A = p +n, thus, n = A-Z.
iii) For cation,
Z = p ≠ e(p >e) => atom is positively charged hence, e = Z – |charge|

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 A = p + n thus, n = A - p

Example: Calculate the no. of electron, proton and neutron in following:

a) 14N7,
b) 40Ca20 2+,
c) 127I54-

Solution:
a) In case of N atom,
A= 14, Z= 7, p = Z = 7, e = p = 7, n= A-Z= 14-7= 7
b) In case of Ca2+ ion,
A= 40, Z= 20, p = z= 20, e = Z – charge = 20 – 2 = 18, n= A-Z= 40 – 20= 20.
c) In case of I- ion,
A= 127, Z= 54, P = z= 54. e = Z + charge = 54 + 1= 55 and
n = A-Z = 127-54= 73

2.4 ISOTOPES, ISOBARS, ISOTONES

2.4.1 Isotopes: Atoms of same element having same atomic number but different mass number
are called isotopes. Isotopes have same chemical properties but different physical
properties.
Table 2.2:Some examples of isotopes are

No Element Isotopes
1 2 3
1 H 1H (Protium) 1H (Deuterium) 1H (Tritium)
12 13 14
2 C 6C 6C 6C
14 15
3 N 7N 7N
16 17
4 O 8O 8O
35 37
5 Cl 17Cl 17Cl

2.4.2 Isobars:Atoms of different elements having same mass number but different atomic
number are called isobar. They have same number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) but
different number of protons. The chemical properties of isobars are widely differing.
Their physical properties may be identical.

Table 2.3:Some examples of isobars are

No Isobars Z A e=Z p=Z n=A-Z

1 18Ar
40
18 40 18 18 40 – 18 = 22
2 19K
40
19 40 19 19 40 – 19 = 21
3 20Ca
40
20 40 20 20 40 – 20 = 20

2.4.3 Isotones: Atoms of different elements having same number of neutrons but different
atomic number and mass number are called isotones.

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 Table 2.4:Some examples of isotones are

No Isotones Z A e=Z p=Z n=A-Z

1 6C
14
6 14 6 6 14 – 6 = 8
2 7N
15
7 15 7 7 15 – 7 = 8
3 8O
16
8 16 8 8 16 – 8 = 8

2.5 CONCEPT OF ORBITAL (Wave nature of electron):

a) Particle and Wave nature of electron: In 1924, de Broglie proposed a relation between
wave nature (λ) associated with moving particles. According to de Broglie hypothesis
wave associated with an electron (λ) can be expressed as:
wave associated h where, h = Planck’s constant = 6.626 x 10-34 Js
}=
with electron (λ) mv m = electron mass and v = velocity of electron
The wave nature associated with macroscopic particle is very small and becomes
insignificant. However, electron wave nature is considerable and has practical utility.

b) Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle

It states that, it is impossible to determine momentum (mv) and position (x) of moving
subatomic particles more accurately and simultaneously.
Let Δx = uncertainty in position of electron and Δp = Δmv = uncertainty in momentum of
electron, then
h where, h = Planck’s constant = 6.626 x 10-34 Js
Δp .Δx = Δmv .Δx 
4π m = electron mass and v = velocity of electron
According to quantum mechanics, an atomic orbital is a mathematical function that
describes the wave like behavior of electron in the atom. An orbital is defined as the three
dimensional space around the nucleus where the probability of finding the electron is
maximum. An orbital is commonly represented by an electron cloud. It represents the 3-
D motion of an electron in the atom. The probability of finding the electron is never zero
even at large distances from the nucleus. Atomic orbitals allow the atoms to make
covalent bonds. An orbital can contain two electrons with opposite spin. The most
commonly filled orbitals are s,p,d, and f.

All s orbitals are spherical.

y

Fig 2.2 s orbital spherical shape

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 There are three p orbitals viz. px, py, and pzare dumbbell shaped.
y py y

px x x

z z pz

Fig 2.3 p orbitals dumbbell shape

There are 5 d orbitals viz. dxy,dyz, dzx, dx2-y2, and dz2. The shape of d orbitals is double
dumbbell.
y y y

x x x

z z
z

dxy dyz dxz

y y

x x

z z

dx2- y
2
d z2

Fig 2.4 d orbitals double dumbbell shape

Table 2.5: Difference between orbit and orbital

Sr. No. Orbit Orbital
1 Orbit is well defined circular path Orbital is the region of space around the
followed by electron around the nucleus where the probability of finding
nucleus an electron is maximum
2 Orbit is represents the two- Orbital represents the three dimensional
dimensional or planar motion of motion of electron around the nucleus
electron around the nucleus
3 All orbits are circular in shape Different orbitals have different shapes
4 Orbits do not have any directional With the exception of s orbital, all other
character orbitals have directional character
5 The maximum number of The maximum number of electrons in an
electrons in an Orbit is 2n2 orbital is 2 having opposite spin in
particular direction of orbital.

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2.6 PRINCIPLES OF FILLING ELECTRONS IN VARIOUS ORBITALS:
2.6.1 Aufbau principle: The German term “Aufbau” means building up or construction.
The Aufbau principle explains how electrons are getting filled up in orbitals of
various shells in an atom. It can be used to describe the locations and energy levels of
every electron in a given atom.The principle states that“In the ground state of atom
electrons are filled in the increasing order of energy of orbitals.”The increasing order
of energies of various orbitals is 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 4f, 5d,
6p, 7s, 5f, 6d, ….

7th shell Q 7s
7p

6th shell P 6s 6p 6d

5th shell O 5s
5p 5d 5f
Energy

4th shell N 4s 4p 4d 4f

3rd shell M
3s 3p
3d

2nd shell L
2s 2p

1st shell K 1s

Fig 2.5 Aufbau principle

4dxy 4dyz 4dxz 4dx2-y2 4dz2

4px 4py 4pz
3dxy 3dyz 3dxz 3dx2-y2 3dz2 4s 4th shell 'N'capacity 2(4) 2 = 32
3s 3px 3py 3pz

Energy 3rdshell 'M'capacity 2(3) 2 = 18

2px 2py 2pz
2s
2 shell 'L' capacity 2(2)2 = 8
nd

1s
1st shell 'K' capacity 2(1)2 = 2
2
Maximum electrons in shells 2n
n = shell number 1,2,3,.....
Fig 2.6 Increasing energies of shell and orbitals digramatic illustration

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 2.6.2 Pauli's exclusion principle:This principle was given by Wolfgang Pauli in
1925.According to this principle,Maximum of two electrons occupies atomic orbitals
of shell and in accordance with their energy opposite spins.
The electron with clock wise spin is represented by +½ or ↑ and that with anticlock
wise spin is represented by-½ or ↓.
2.6.3 Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity:It states that “the paring of electronsin the
orbitals of same subshell does not take place until each orbital of the subshell has got
one electron each or singly filled first.”
For example, there are three p, five d and seven f orbitals. Pairing of electrons in the
psub shell starts with the addition of 4thelectron.

Electron distribution in shells and

Elements
their orbitals
Shells K L
1H ↑
Orbitals 1s1
2He ↑↓
Orbitals 1s2
3Li ↑↓ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s1 2px0 2py0 2pz0
4Be ↑↓ ↑↓
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px0 2py0 2pz0
5B ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px1 2py0 2pz0
6C ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px1 2py1 2pz0
7N ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px1 2py1 2pz1
8O ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px2 2py1 2pz1
9F ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz1
10Ne ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
Orbitals 1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2
Similarly, the pairing of electrons in the d subshell starts with the addition of 6th
electron.

26Fe ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2 3s2 3px2 3py2 3pz2 4s2 3dxy2 3dyz1 3dxz1 (3dx2- y2)1 3dz1
27Co ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑ ↑
1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2 3s2 3px2 3py2 3pz2 4s2 3dxy2 3dyz2 3dxz1 (3dx2- y2)1 3dz1
28Ni ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑
1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2 3s2 3px2 3py2 3pz2 4s2 3dxy2 3dyz2 3dxz2 (3dx2- y2)1 3dz1
29Cu* ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2 3s2 3px2 3py2 3pz2 4s1 3dxy2 3dyz2 3dxz2 (3dx2- y2)2 3dz2
30Zn ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
1s2 2s2 2px2 2py2 2pz2 3s2 3px2 3py2 3pz2 4s2 3dxy2 3dyz2 3dxz2 (3dx2- y2)2 3dz2

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 2.6.4 Electronic configuration of atoms: The occupancy of electrons in accordance with
their energiesin various orbitals (or subshells) in an atom is known as electronic
configuration.Electronic configuration is the standard notation used to describe the
electronic structure of an atom. It allows us to understand the energy of electrons.
The electronic configuration of an atom gives us a better understanding of its bonding
ability and chemical properties.

Table 2.5: Electronic arrangements in various shells of an atom

Electronic arrangements
Z
Sr. K L M N
Element (Atomic
No. (1) (2) (3) (4)
number)
s s p s p d s P d f
1 H 1 1
2 He 2 2
3 Li 3 2 1
4 Be 4 2 2
5 B 5 2 2 1
6 C 6 2 2 2
7 N 7 2 2 3
8 O 8 2 2 4
9 F 9 2 2 5
10 Ne 10 2 2 6
11 Na 11 2 2 6 1
12 Mg 12 2 2 6 2
13 Al 13 2 2 6 2 1
14 Si 14 2 2 6 2 2
15 P 15 2 2 6 2 3
16 S 16 2 2 6 2 4
17 Cl 17 2 2 6 2 5
18 Ar 18 2 2 6 2 6
19 K 19 2 2 6 2 6 1
20 Ca 20 2 2 6 2 6 2
21 Sc 21 2 2 6 2 6 1 2
22 Ti 22 2 2 6 2 6 2 2
23 V 23 2 2 6 2 6 3 2
24 Cr* 24 2 2 6 2 6 5 1
25 Mn 25 2 2 6 2 6 5 2
26 Fe 26 2 2 6 2 6 6 2
27 Co 27 2 2 6 2 6 7 2
28 Ni 28 2 2 6 2 6 8 2
29 Cu* 29 2 2 6 2 6 10 1
30 Zn 30 2 2 6 2 6 10 2
* Exceptional electronic arrangements

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Questions for Revision

1. _____________ fundamental particle is having maximum charge to mass ratio.

a) proton b) electron c) neutron d) none
2. Atoms of different elements having same atomic masses are called____________
a) isotopes b) isobars c) isotones d) all
3. Electronic distribution in sodium atom (A = 11) is_________________
a) 2, 8, 1 b) 2,1,8 c) 3,3,5 d) 4,4,3
4. Electrons occupy atomic orbitals in the increasing order of their energy is ______ principle/rule.
a) Hund’s b) de Broglie c) Aufbau’s d) Heisenberg’s
5. Shape of ‘s’ orbital is ________
a) spherical b) dumbbell c) double dumbbell d) zig-zag
6. The maximum number of electrons present in the second shell_______
a) 2 b) 32 c) 18 d) 8
7. Number of electrons, protons in an atom of argon (Ar = 18) respectively
a) 18 & 18 b) 36 & 18 c) 9 & 18 d) 18 & 9
8. The heaviest fundamental particle is ______
a) electron b) proton c) neutron d) orbital
9. Simplest state of matter is _______ state.
a) solid b) liquid c) plasma d) gaseous
10. The part of atom which is less denser is _______
a) extra nuclear part b) nucleus c) shell d) orbital
11. If e = charge, and m = mass of electron of sub atomic particles, then which sub atomic particle
has lowest value of charge to mass ratio i.e. e/m value?
a) electron b) nucleus c) neutron d) proton
12. Electrons are associated with both ______ and _______ character
a) particle only b) wave only c) wave and particle d) none
13. Choose the incorrect statement among the followings?
a) Electrons were discovered by Sir J J Thomson. These are the result of cathode rays
properties.
b) Study of positive rays lead to the discovery of protons.
c) Nucleons are relatively lighter than extra nuclear part of atom.
d) α- particles bombardment with beryllium atom results in the discovery of neutrons.

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14. Choose correct orbitals

y y y

1 2 3
1s x x 1s x
z z 2s
z
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 1 d) All
15. Bohr’s atomic theory is based on _______ theory.
a) classical b) quantum c) wave d) particle
16. Maximum number of electrons ins, p, d and f orbitals respectively.
a) 14, 10, 6 and 2 b) 14, 6, 2 and 10 c) 2, 6, 10 and 14 d) 2, 10, 6 and 14
Short answer questions

17. What is the charge on an electron?

18. What is the mass of a proton?
19. Name the scientist who discovered neutron?
20. Define the following
i) Atomic number (Z).
ii) Mass number (A).
21. What is an atomic orbital?
22. Define Aufbau’s principle.
23. State Hund’s rule.
24. Name three isotopes of hydrogen.
25. How many electrons are present in 92U238?

Long answer type questions

26. Explain Pauli’s exclusion principle.

27. What do you understand by the term – electronic configuration?
28. Name the orbital which does not have directional character.
29. Which electrons take part in bond formation?
30. What is an orbit?
31. Write the name and symbol of that element which has no neutron.
32. Explain the followings with suitable examples:
i) Isotopes
ii) Isobars
iii) Isotones
33. State difference between orbit and orbital.

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34. Write the electronic configuration of following atoms
6C, 24Cr, 29Cu, 16S, 20Ca,30Zn.
35. Identify isotopes and isobars in the following:
2 13 40 1 40 14 3 40
1H , 6C , 20Ca , 1H , 19K , 6C , 1H , 18Ar
36. What are different types of orbitals?
37. Calculate A,Z, e, p, and n in the following
[16S32] 2-, 1H1, [13Al27]3+, 7N14, [19K39]1+,[17Cl35]1-, 20Ca40
38. What are three fundamental particles of an atom? Discuss in brief.
39. Discuss the postulates of Bohr’s model of atom.
40. Explain the types of orbitals and their shapes.
41. Draw s orbital, p orbitals.
42. What does electronic arrangement of an atom signifies?
43. Differentiate atom and ion.
44. Write name and electronic arrangement of two elements having octetarrangements.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. b 3. a
4. c 5. a 6. d
7. a 8. c 9. d
10. b 11. c 12. c
13. c 14. d 15. b
16. c

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 UNIT - 3
CHEMICAL BONDING
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand cause of chemical bonding and types of chemical bonds

▪ describe the octet arrangement and minimum energy state
▪ writestructure of few molecules and compounds.
▪ predict properties of compound.

3.1 INTRODUCTION CHEMICAL BONDING: Atoms are generally not capable of free
existence, but groups of atoms of the same or different elements can exist as one
species.Example H2, O2,P4, S8,H2O.A group of atoms existing together as one species and
having characteristic properties is called a molecule.Obviously, there must be some force
which holds these atoms together within the molecule.These forces which hold the atoms
within the molecule are called chemical bonds.

3.1.1 Valence electrons and Lewis symbols:In the formation of a molecule, only the outer
shell electrons are involved.They are known as valence electrons.Inner shell electrons
are well protected and are generally not involved in the combination process.It is,
therefore, quite responsible to consider the outer shell electrons i.e. valence shell
electrons while discussing chemical bonds.G.N. Lewis introduced simple symbols to
denote the valence shell electrons in an atom.The outer shell electrons are shown as dots
surrounding the symbol of the atom.These symbols are known as Lewis symbols or
electron dot symbols.These symbols ignore the inner shell electrons.The symbol of
elements along with valence electrons in the form of dot or cross is called Lewis
symbol. A few examples Lewis symbol are given below:

Table 3.1: Examples Lewis symbol of few elements are shown below:
Element H C N O F
Symbol H C N O F

3.2 OCTET RULE:Atoms form chemical bonds in order to complete their octet i.e. 8 electrons
in the valence shell.The octet rule applies for covalent bonding, with a total of eight
electrons the most desirable number of unshared or shared electrons in the outer valence
shell. For example, carbon has an atomic number of six, with two electrons in shell 1 and
four electrons in shell 2, its valence shell. This means that carbon needs four electrons to
achieve an octet. Carbon is represented with four unpaired electrons. If carbon can share
four electrons with other atoms, its valence shell will be full. Most elements involved in
covalent bonding need eight electrons to have a complete valence shell. One notable

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 exception is hydrogen (H) attains doublet when it combines with other elements to form
chemical bond.

3.3 CHEMICAL BOND AND ITS TYPES:The force that holds two or more atoms together in
a molecule is called chemical bond.Modes of chemical combination:There are three modes
of bond formation between the atoms.These are,
i) By the transfer of electrons: The chemical bond which is formed by the
complete transfer of one or more electron from one atom to another is termed as
ionic bond orelectrovalent bond.
ii) By sharing of electrons:The bond which is formed by equal sharing of electrons
between two atoms is called covalent bond.In these bonds,electrons are
contributed by both atoms.
iii) Coordinate bond: When the electrons are contributed by single atom but shared
by both in forming the bond,such bond is known as dative bond or co-ordinate
bond. Compound having such bonding are generally called complex compounds.
Some examples of coordinate compounds are NH4+ ion, SO3 molecule.

It is important to know that atoms participate in chemical reaction to attain octet (or
duplet) electronic arrangement by forming chemical bonds. Therefore bond
formation results in minimum energy state and maximum stability to the molecule
formed in the reaction.

3.4 IONIC OR ELECTROVALENT BOND:The bond which is formed by complete transfer

of electrons from one metal atom to another non metallic atom so as to complete their
octetand become ionic tohold each other by electrostatic force of attraction called ionic
bond. Metallic atom which loose electron (get oxidized) will acquire positive charge and it is
called cat ion. Non metallic atom which gain electrons(get reduced) will acquire
negativecharge and is known as anion.The electrostatic force of attraction which sets
between cat ion and anion is ionic or electrovalent bond. The compounds so formed are
called ionic or electrovalent compounds.The number of electrons which an atom loses or
gains in the formation of ionic bond is called its electrovalency.
Let M be the metal atom and X be the non metallic atom
1. M(s)→ M+n(g)+ ne-1, oxidation of metal to metal ion with electrovalency ‘n’ i.e.
number of electrons lost.
2. X(g) + n e-1→ X-n(g), reduction of non metal to form anion with electrovalency ‘n’
i.e. number of electrons gained.
3. M+n(g) + X-n(g)→ MX(s).M+n(g) and X-n(g) are held by electrostatic force of attraction
to form an ionic electrovalent compoundMX(s).

Formation of NaCl moleculeexplanation:Sodium atoms are electrically

neutral,since they have 11numbers of protons and 11 electrons.When sodium atom

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looses an electron,to attain octet and it acquires one positive charge. Since the
numbers of protons are more than number of electrons.

Oxidation of sodium metal (loss of

electrons) to form sodium cation with
1. Na(s)→ Na+1 (g)+ 1 e-1. }
electrovalency ‘1’, since it has lost an
electron.
+
11Na 11Na
atom cation
+ 11 p + 11 p
- 11 e - 10 e
e e
e e e e e e
11 p loss of one electron 11 p
e e e e e
12 n 12 n
e e
oxidation e e
e e
e e

2,8,1 2,8

Fig 3.1 Formation of sodium cation

On the other hand,chlorine atom on gaining one electron, the number of electrons
becomes more than number of protons thus, the chlorineatom becomes negatively
charged called chloride.
Reduction of chlorine atom (gain of electrons)
2.½ Cl2(g) + 1 e → Cl (g). }
-1 -1
to form chloride anion as it has gained one
electron. Thus, electrovalency of chlorine is 1.
-1
17Cl 17Cl
atom chloride
+ 17 p + 17 p
- 17 e - 18 e
e e
e e
e e e e e
e e e e
17 p loss of one electron
e e e e 17 p
18 n e e e e
18 n
e e
oxidation
e e e e
e e e e
e e
e e

2,8,7 2,8,8

Fig 3.2 Formation of chloride ion (anion)

The oppositely charged i.e sodium
3. Na+1 (g)+ Cl-1(g)→ NaCl(s). } cation and chloride ions so formed
Or attract each other by electrostatic force
of attraction. Thus, sodium chloride
NaClis formed which is an
electrovalent or ionic compound by
redox reaction(in which oxidation and
reduction take place simultaneously).

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 + -1
11Na 17Cl Na+Cl-
cation + chloride
Sodium chloride
+ 11 p + 17 p
- 10 e - 18 e
e
e
e
+ e -
e e e e
e e e e e e e e e e e e
e e
11 p 17 p 11 p 17 p
e e + e e e e e e
12 n 18 n e e 12 n 18 n e e
e e e e e e
e e e e e e e e
e e e e e e
e e
2,8 2,8,8 2,8 2,8,8

Fig 3.3 Formation of sodium chloride ionic compound

3.5 COVALENT BOND: The bond formed between two atoms by mutual sharing of electrons
in order to complete their octet or duplet (in case of elements having only one shell) and
attain minimum energy state is called covalent bond. Or The bond which is formed by equal
contribution ofelectrons by bonding atoms so as to complete their octet or duplet (in case of
elements having only one shell) is called covalent bond.The compounds formed by the
sharing of electrons between two or more atoms are called covalent compounds.The number
of electrons contributed by each atomto form covalent bond is known as its covalency.The
covalent bond formed by the mutual sharing of one pair of electrons between the two atoms
is called a single bond. This is shown by a single line(-).The covalent bond formed by the
mutual sharing of two pair of electrons between the two atoms is called double bond. This is
shown by a double line(=).The covalent bond formed by the mutual sharing of three pair of
electrons between the two atoms is called triple bond. This is shown by a three parallel
lines(≡).

1 Formation of H2 molecule:Atomic number of H atom is 1.It has one electron.In

the formation of H2 molecule, each atomshare one electron each and acquires 2
electrons(duplet configuration of helium He - an inert gas)in the valence shell
which results in minimum energy state.

H H

H H

H H

H H

Energy (E) Inter nuclear distance (r)

H H

H H
H2 molecuel with minimum energy
and maximum stability due to duplet
attained by mutual sharing of electrons
H H

H H

H + H H H or H H

H2

Fig 3.4 Energy diagram of H2 molecuel formation

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 2 Formation of O2 molecule:In the formation of the oxygen molecule, each atom
of oxygen forms two bonds to the other oxygen atom, producing the molecule O2.

O O

O + O O O or O = O

2,6 2,6 2,8 2,8 O2

Fig 3.5 Formation of oxygen (O2) meolecule

3 Formation of N2 molecule:Each nitrogen atom is able to share three electrons for

a total of six shared electrons in the N2 molecule

N N

N + N N N or N N

2,5 2,5 2,8 2,8 N2

Fig 3.6 Formation of oxygen (N2) meolecule

3.6 COORDINATE BOND: When the electrons are contributed by single atom but shared by
both in forming the bond, such bond is known as dative bond or co-ordinate bond. Consider
the formation of ammonium radical (NH4+) in ammonium compounds.

+
NH3 + H+ NH4
Table 3.2: General properties of materials based on the bonding in them:

Properties Ionic compounds Covalent compounds Metals

1. Physical state at Solids with high May be solids with low Solids with high (Except
room a) Density melting point, or liquids or Hg)
temperature b) Melting point gases a) Density
b) Melting point
2. Solubility in Highly water soluble Generally water insoluble Water insoluble
water
3. Conductance of Conducts electric current in Do not conduct electric Conducts electric current
electric current molten or aqueous solution current. without undergoing any
state due to ion migration, change in the chemical
and undergo change in their composition after passage of
chemical composition after electric current.
passage of electric current.

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Questions for Revision
1. The cause for the chemical bond formation is to acquire
a) octet arrangement b) minimum energy state c) both a & b d) none
2. The cause for the chemical reaction is to
a) form chemical bonds b) acquire minimum c) acquire octet d) all
energy state arrangement
3. According to electronic concept oxidation and reduction are ___ & _____respectively.
a) loss of electrons, and b) gain of electrons, and c) only loss of d) none
gain of electrons loss of electrons electrons
4. Outer most shell electrons are called
a) valency electrons b) core electrons c) mobile electrons d) both a & c
5. When the electrons are contributed by single atom but shared by bothcombining atoms to
form bond in the molecule, such bond is called ______
a) ionic bond b) covalent bond c) coordinate bond d) none
6. The bond formed by the complete transfer of electrons from metal atom to non metal atom is
called ________ bond.
a) ionic bond b) covalent bond c) coordinate bond d) none
7. ____ among the following is/are example(s) of covalent compound(s).
a) Methane gas b) Mustered oil c) Water d) All
8. Ionic compound(s) among the following is/are ________.
a) NaCl b) MgCl2 c) KI d) All
9. The number of electrons contributed by each atom to form covalent bond is known as its
________.
a) electrovalency b) covalency c) bonding d) All
10. The molecule which contain respectively single, double, triple covalent bonds are ____, ____
and ______.
a) N2, O2, Cl2. b) N2,Cl2, O2. c) Cl2, N2, O2. d) Cl2, O2, N2.

Short answer questions

1. What are valence electrons?

2. How many valence electrons are present in the following:
N, C, O, H, Cl, Na,
3. What do you understand by Lewis symbols?
4. State Octet rule.
5. What is a chemical bond? What are its types?

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6. Write twocompounds to each of the followings
a) Ionic bond compounds
b) Covalent bond compounds
c) Coordinate bond compounds
7. What do you mean by ionic compounds?
8. What is electrovalency?
9. What do you mean by covalent compounds?
10. What is covalency?
11. How many covalent bonds are present in N2 molecule?
12. Which type of bond is present in CH4 molecule?

Long answer questions

13. Give the covalency of each atom in the following compounds:

a) CH4.
b) H2O.
c) NH3.
14. Give the electrovalency of each ion in the following ionic compounds:
a) NaCl
b) MgCl2.
c) Al2(SO4)3.
15. State difference between ionic and covalent compounds.
16. Define ionic bond. Discuss the formation of ionic bond taking example of NaCl molecule.
17. What are causes of chemical bonding?
18. Ascertain general physical properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
19. Differentiate ionic compounds and metals.
20. Draw the Lewis structure of i) CH4. ii) NH3.
21. Why does a chemical reaction take place? Explain in light of chemical bond formation.
22. What is oxidation?
23. What is reduction?
24. What is redox reaction?
25. Mention two redox reactions from daily life.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. c 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. c
6. a 7. d 8. d 9. b 10. d

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 UNIT -4
SOLUTION
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand mixture and their types and differentiate solution and mixture
▪ express the concentration of solution in different units, and prepare solution of required
concentrations
▪ understand pH of solution and calculate pH solution.
▪ classify chemical substances into acidic, basic and neutral based on PH value.

4.1 SOLUTION:Homogeneous mixture of two or more chemically non reacting substances in

single phase is called solution. Examples are of solution sugar solution, salt solution
etc.The substances forming the solution are called components of the solution.
4.1.1 Binary Solution: The solution which has only two components is called binary
solution.Sugar solution, salt solutions are the examples of binary solutions.
4.1.2 Aqueous Solution: The solution which contains water as a component is called
aqueous solution. Sugar solution, salt solutions are the examples of aqueous
solutions.
4.1.3 Dilute Solution:The solution which contains relatively large amount of solvent is
called dilute solution.
4.1.4 Concentrated Solution:The solution which contains relatively larger amount of
solute is called concentrated solution.

4.2 SOLUTE:The component of solution which is present in smaller amount by mass is called
solute. Example 1) In sugar solution, sugar is solute. 2) In salt solution, salt is solute.

4.3 SOLVENT:The component of solution which is present in larger amount by mass is called
solvent. Example 1) In sugar solution, water is solvent. 2) In salt solution, water is solvent.

4.4 ACID: The Substance which contains hydrogen or produce (give) hydrogen ions (H+) in its
aqueous solution is called acid. e.g. HCl(aq), H2SO4(aq), HNO3(aq), and CH3COOH(aq) are
common example of acids.
Basicity of an acid: The number of replaceable hydrogen atom present in one molecule of
acid is called its basicity.
Example:
1) Basicity of HCl is 1, since it produces one hydrogen ion in its aqueous solution.
HCl(aq)→H+(aq)+ Cl-1(aq).
Similarly, Basicity ofH2SO4 is 2, since it produces one hydrogen ion in its aqueous
solution. H2SO4 (aq)→2H+(aq)+ SO42-(aq).

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 Basicity of HNO3 is 1, since it produces one hydrogen ion in its aqueous solution.
HNO3 (aq)→H+(aq)+ NO31-(aq).
Basicity of CH3COOH is 1 since it produces one hydrogen ion in its aqueous solution.
CH3COOH (aq)→H+(aq)+ CH3COO1-(aq).

4.5 BASE:The substance which contains hydroxyl group (OH group) or produce (give)
hydroxyl ions (OH-) in its aqueous solution is called base. KOH, NaOH and NH4OH are
common example of bases.
Acidity: The number of replaceable hydroxyl group present in one molecule of base called
its acidity.
Example:
Acidity of KOH is 1, KOH is 1 since it produces one hydroxyl ion in its aqueous solution.
KOH (aq) → K+(aq) + OH1-(aq).
Acidity of NaOH is ,NaOH is 1, since it produces one hydroxyl ion in its aqueous solution.
NaOH (aq)→ Na+(aq)+ OH1-(aq).
Acidity of NH4OH is 1, since it produces one hydroxyl ion in its aqueous solution.
NH4OH (aq)→ NH4+(aq)+ OH1-(aq).
Acidity of Mg(OH)2 is2. Because it can produce two hydroxyl ion in its aqueous solutions
Mg(OH)2 (aq)→ Mg4+2(aq)+ 2 OH1-(aq).

4.6 SALT: Thesubstance which is produceby the neutralization reaction along with water.
Acid reacts with base to produce salt and water; such reaction is called neutralization
reaction. On evaporation of water substance left behind is salt.Common examples of salts
areNaCI, KCI, K2SO4, AgCl etc.
Table 4.1: Examples of neutralization reactions
No Acid + Base→ Salt + Water
1 HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq)→ NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
2 H2SO4 (aq) + NH4OH (aq)→ (NH4)2SO4(aq) + H2O(l)
3 CH3COOH(aq) + NH4OH (aq)→ CH3COONH4(aq) + H2O(l)
4.7 CONCENTRATION OF SOLUTION:The amount of solute in given solvent or solution
is called concentration of solution.

4.8 METHODS TO EXPRESS CONCENTRATION OF SOLUTION:There are different

modes of expressing of solution.Some of these are
4.8.1 Strength:The mass of solute in gram present in one liter (or per liter) of solution is
called strength of solution. The unit of strength of solution isgrams per liter and is
represented as ‘g/L.
Mathematically, Let ‘m’ grams of solute present in V liter of solution.

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 Strength of mass of solute in gram m
}= = g/L…….(1)
solution volume of solution in liter V

If ‘v’ is volume of solution in milliliter (mL) then, V L = (v mL /1000)L.

Now,
Strength of mass of solute in gram m x 1000
}= = g/L….(2)
solution volume of solution in liter v

4.8.2 Molarity:The number of moles of the solute present in one liter or per liter of
solution is called molarity. It is represented as ‘M’ ormol/L.
1 molarity = 1M = 1 mole per liter = 1mol/L.
Mathematically,
Let ‘m’ grams of solute and GM gram molecular mass, present in V liter of solution.
Where, GM = gram molar mass of solute expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).
If ‘v’ is volume of solution in milliliter (mL) then, V L = (v mL /1000)L.
Now,
Molarity of mass of solute in gram
}= mol/L..(1)
solution solute gram molar mass x volume of solution in liter

m
Molarity of solution }= mol/L………(2)
GM x V
Molarity of m x 1000
}= mol/L…(3)
solution GM x v (mL)
If, M1 and V1 are molarity and volume of 1stsolution ofhigher molarity respectively, and
M2 and V2 are molarity and volume of 2nd solution of low molarity
respectively.Then, M1 V1= M2 V2, is called molarity equation.

4.8.3 Normality:The number of gram equivalent of the solute present in one liter of
solution is called normality of solution. It is represented as ‘N’
Normality equation isN1V1=N2V2
(Details are beyond the scope of syllabus)

4.8.4 Simple numerical based on (a) strength and (b) molarity of solution:
Problem 1:Calculate strength and molarity of the 500 mL of NaOH solution containing
2.0 grams NaOH. (Given, gram atomic mass (A) of Na=23,O=16, and H=1
g/mol).
Solution: Given,m = mass of NaOH solute= 2.0 gNaOH,
Volume of NaOH solution in mL = 500mL.
Now,GM =gram molar mass of NaOHsolute= (1x23+ 1x16+1x1) =40 g/mol NaOH.
Substituting these values in the strength equation (2) to calculate strength:

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 Strength m x 1000 2 x 1000 2 x 1000
ofNaOH }= v = 500 g/L 500 g/L = 4 g/L
solution
Substituting these values in the molarity equation (3) to calculate molarity

Molarity of NaOH m x 1000

}= mol/L
solution GM x v (mL)

Molarity of 2 x 1000
}= mol/L = 0.1 M NaOH
NaOH solution 40 x 500

Problem 2: Find the strength and molarity of the 2 liter of H2SO4solution prepared by
dissolving 49 g H2SO4. (Given gram atomic masses (A) of H=1, S=32, O=16)
Solution: m = mass of H2SO4solute= 49 gH2SO4,
Volume of H2SO4solution in liters =2L,
GM = Gram molar mass of H2SO4solute= 1x2+32+16x4=98 g/mol H2SO4.
Substituting these values in the strength equation (1) to calculate strength:
Strength m 49
}= V = 2
g/L = 24.5 g/L H2SO4
ofH2SO4solution
Substituting these values in the molarity equation (2) to calculate molarity
Molarity of m
}= mol/L
H2SO4solution GM x V

Molarity of 49
}= mol/L = 0.25 M H2SO4
H2SO4solution 98 x 2

4.9 DEFINITION OF pH: The negative logarithm of molar concentration of hydrogen ion
(H+) orhydronium ion (H3O+) present in solution is called pH of solution.
Mathematically,pH= - log [H+] or
pH= - log [H3O+],
pH is measured by using 1) pH meter 2) pH paper
4.9.1 Industrial application of pH: pH has large number of industrial applications;
some of them are listed here
1) pH give information about nature of solution, i.e. acidic, basic, or neutral.
pH values
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Acidic strength increase  neutral →Basic strength increases →

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 If pH of solution is between 0 and >7 solution will be acidic in nature.If pH of
solution lays < 7 to 14, such solution will be basic in nature.If pH of solution
= 7 it will be neutral solution.
2) In acid-base titration pH is used to detect end point.
3) pH play important roles crystallization of sugar in sugar industries.
4) pH play important roles in preparation of drugs in pharmaceutical industries.
5) pH play important roles in metabolism of food.
6) In food industries, food preservation also needs a definite pH.
7) pH also play important role in agriculture, soil is often tested whether acidic
or basic fertilizers are required for growth of crops.
8) The control of pH is also required in boiler industries because acidic pH cause
corrosion to boiler.
9) In electroplating, electrolytic machining (honing) process pH of electrolytes
play important role.
10) Corrosion preventive measures of instrument or machines are developed with
respect to prevailing pH value under service conditions of such instrument or
machines.

Questions for Revision:

1. On mixing two or more chemical substances can form only form solution, if it is a _______
mixture?
a) heterogeneous b) homogeneous c) mixture d) reacting
2. Substance in a solution, in which solute dissolve is called____
a) solution b) solvent c) solute d) mixture
3. Substance in a solution, which get dissolve is said to be ____
a) solution b) solvent c) solute d) mixture
4. Concentration of solution is influenced by
a) pressure b) solvent quantity c) both b & d d) temperature
5. Numbers of replaceable hydrogen ion of an acid, hydroxyl ion of a base are ____ & ____
respectively.
a) basicity & acidity b) acidity & basicity c) both a & b d) none
6. Unit of strength is
a) mol/L b) g / L c) mol / kg d) ppm
7. Unit of molarity
a) ppm b) g / L c) mol / L d) mol / kg
8. Molarity of resulting solution prepared by diluting higher molar concentration solution to
lower molar solution can be calculate using equation:

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a) M1 V1 = M2 V2 b) N1 V1 = N2 V2 c) M1 V1> M2 V2 d) M1 V1< M2 V2
9. Hydrogen ion concentration of the given solution can be expressed as PH =
a) log [H+] b) log (1/[H+]) c) - log [H+] d) both (b) or (c)
10. PH the given solution can be play important role in_______ industries
a) beverage b) paper c) lather d) all
Short answer questions
1) What is the acidity of Mg(OH)2?
2) Define solution.
3) What do you mean by solute and solvent?
4) Define binary solution.
5) Mention the PH of water.
6) Give the PHrange of acidic solution.
7) What is the PHrange of basic solution?
8) What is the basicity of sulfuric acid?
9) What is the SI unit of molarity?
10) What is the pH for pure water?
11) Define strength of solution.

Long answer questions

12) Define the following with help of suitable examples

i) Acidity ii) Basicity
13) Define the following terms
i) Strength ii) Molarity iii) Acid iv)Base
14) What is pH? Give its mathematical expression.
15) Discuss its industrial applications.
16) Write the molarity equation.
17) Calculate the Molecular weight of following
i) CH3COOH ii) H2SO4 (Use atomic mass (A g/mol) of C=12,S=32,O=16, H=1)
18) A solution is prepared by dissolving 29g Mg(OH)2in 250 mL solution.Calculate its strength
and molarity. (Use atomic mass (A g/mol) of Mg=24, O=16,H=1).
19) CaCl22L solution,is prepared by dissolving 11.1g CaCl2.Calculate strength and molarity of
CaCl2solution. (Use atomic mass (A g/mol) of Ca=40, Cl=35.5).
20) What is solution? Explain solute and solvent using suitable example.
21) What is binary solution? Give examples.
22) Identify mixture and solution from the followings:
a) Soil
b) Air
c) Sea water

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 d) Crude oil
23) How temperature is influences strength and molarity of solution?
24) Calculate the molarity of 250mL sulfuric acid solution obtained by diluting 25 mL of 1M
sulfuric acid.
25) How are molarity and strength of solution related? Write the equation.
26) Mention the methods to express the concentration of
a) Polluted water
b) Air pollution
27) Two liters of solution of H2SO4is prepared by dissolving 5 gramsH2SO4, calculate molarity
of sulfuric acid.
28) Two liters of NaOH solution is prepared by dissolving 5 grams NaOH, calculate molarity
of sodium hydroxide solution.
29) How are strength and molarity of these solutions related?

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. a
6. b 7. c 8. a 9. d 10. d

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 UNIT - 5
ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction and redox reactions.

▪ classify the substance based on electric conductance into electrolytes, non-electrolytes
▪ distinguish metallic conductors and electrolytic conductors, and strong and weak
electrolytes
▪ understand Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and its industrial applications
▪ understand chemistry and technology involved in the industrial extraction of metals.

5.1 ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ITS IMPORTANCE:Electrochemistry is that branch of

chemistry which primarily deals with the relation between chemical energy and electrical
energy and their inter conversions. The principles of electrochemistry help us to understand
production of electricity from energy released during chemical reactions and the use of
electrical energy to carry out chemical reactions.

Importance of Electrochemistry:
1 Extraction of more electropositive metals like Na, Mg. Ca and Al.
2 Electroplating, Electrolytic refining, Electrometallurgy.
3 Electrochemical cells and batteries and used in various instruments.
4 Understand corrosion of metals and develop preventive techniques.
5 Production of fuel cells.

5.2 ELECTRONIC CONCEPT OF OXIDATION AND REDUCTION:After establishment

of atomic structure the electronic concept of oxidation and reduction is developed.
5.2.1 Oxidation:The oxidationis a process in which a substance looses one or more
electrons. Consider the following examples:
Sodium metal atom loose an electron, hence it is
Na(s)→Na+1(g)+ 1 e-1}
said to be oxidized to form sodium cation.
Ferrous ion undergoes oxidation by the loss of an
Fe+2(aq)→Fe+3(aq)+ 1 e-1}
electron to form ferric ion.
Therefore, loss of electrons by a species is called oxidation. Here, species means it
may be an atom or group of atoms or ion or a molecule.
5.2.2 Reduction:The reduction is a process in which a substance gains one or more
electrons. Consider the following examples:
Sodium cation gains an electron, hence it is said to be
oxidized to form sodium metal atom. Thus, sodium
Na+1(g)+ 1 e-1→Na(s)}
metal is manufactured by the electrolytic reduction of
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 Ferric ion undergoes reduction by the gaining an
Fe +3
(l)+ 3 e →Fe(s)}
-1
electron to give iron. Thus, heamatite ore is reduced
to iron using coke in the blast furnace.
Cupric ion gains two electrons hence undergo
Cu+2(aq)+ 2 e-1→ Cu(s)} reduction to form copper. It is used in construction of
Daniel cell.
Therefore, gain of electrons by a species is called reduction.
5.2.3 Redox reaction: Oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously. Therefore,
redox reaction is a process in which oxidation and reduction take place
simultaneously. Let us consider the following reaction to understand oxidation,
reduction, reducing agent and oxidizing agent.

4 Fe(s)→4Fe+3 + 12 e-1} 1. Iron oxidized to form ferric ion.

2. Oxygen undergoes reduction to give oxide
3 O2(g)+12e-1→ 6 O-2 (g)}
iron.
3. Ferric ion combines with oxide ion to form
4 Fe(s)+ 3 O2(g)→2Fe2O3 (s)}
ferric oxide. (adding equation 1 and 2)
It is now clear that iron undergoes oxidation due to loss electrons, and oxygen
undergoes reduction due to gain of electrons, finally ferric oxide is formed.
Therefore, ferric oxide formation reaction is a redox reaction. Since it involves
oxidation of iron and reduction of oxygen simultaneously. What is the action of
iron on oxygen and vice versa? In above redox reaction iron can undergo
oxidation only when oxygen undergoes reduction. Thus, iron force the oxygen to
undergo reduction hence, iron is a reducing agent. On the other hand oxygen force
the iron to undergo oxidation hence, it is oxidizing agent.

Table 5.1: Summary

Oxidation is loss of electrons by A species which undergoes oxidation will act as
a species. reducing agent.
Reduction is gain of electrons A species which undergoes reduction will act as
by a species. oxidizing agent.

5.3 CONDUCTORS: Substances that allow electric current to pass through them are known
as conductors. Examples of conductors aremetals like copper, silver, iron, zinc and aqueous
solution of NaCl, KCl, HCletc.
5.3.1 Metallic Conductors or Electronic ConductorsSubstances which allow the
electric current to pass through them by the movement of electrons are called
metallic conductors, e.g.Metals like copper, iron, aluminum, silver, gold etc.
5.3.2 Electrolytic Conductors or Electrolytes:Substances which allow the passage of
electricity through their molten (fused) state or aqueous solution are called
electrolytic conductors.In aqueous solution or molten state of electrolytes contain,
ions. The migration of these ions help an electrolyte to conduct electricity, hence
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 HNO3, CH3COOH, bases like KOH, NaOH,NH4OH and salts like NaCl, KCl,
K2SO4etc.
The spontaneous splitting up of an electrolyte into ions in its molten or aqueous
solution state is called ionization or dissociation. Examples for ionization are
1. HCl(g) + H2O(l)→ H3O+(aq)+Cl-1(aq)
2. H2SO4(aq)→ 2 H+(aq)+SO4-2(aq)
3. KCl(aq)→ K+(aq)+Cl-1(aq)
4. NaOH(aq)→ Na+(aq)+OH-1(aq)
5. CH3COOH(aq)→H+(aq)+CH3COO-1(aq)

5.4 TYPES OF ELECTROLYTES:

Electrolytes are of two types:
5.4.1 Strong electrolytes: The electrolyteswhich dissociate or ionize completely into ions
in either molten or aqueous state are called strong electrolytes. e.g., HCl, H2SO4,
HNO3, KOH, NaOH, NaCl, KCl, K2SO4 etc.
Table 5.2: Illustrative examples of strong electrolytes
1. HCl(aq)→H (aq) + Cl-1(aq)
+
Thus, HCl(aq) is complete
If [HCl(aq)]=0.1M dissociatedin aqueous solution
Then, [H+(aq)] = 0.1M and [Cl-1(aq)] = 0.1M. state. Hence HCl is strong
electrolyte.
2. KCl(aq)→ K+(aq) + Cl-1(aq) Thus, KCl(aq) is complete
If [KCl(aq)]=0.01M dissociatedin aqueous solution
Then,[K+(aq)] = 0.01M and[Cl-1(aq)]= 0.01M state. Hence KCl is strong
electrolyte.
5.4.2 Weak electrolytes: The electrolytes which dissociate into ions partially in their
aqueous or molten state are called weak electrolytes, e.g., CH3COOH, H2CO3,
NH4OH, AgCl etc.

Table 5.3: Illustrative examples of weak electrolytes

1. NH4OH (aq)→ NH4+(aq) + OH-1(aq) Thus, NH4OH(aq) is partially
If [NH4OH (aq)]=0.1M dissociatedin aqueous solution
Then, [NH4+(aq)] < 0.1M and state. Hence NH4OH(aq) is weak
[OH-1 (aq)] < 0.1M. electrolyte.

5.5 ELECTROLYSIS:The process of decomposition of an electrolyte when electric current is

passed through either its aqueous solution or molten state is called electrolysis.

5.6 NON- ELECTROLYTE:Substance which does not allow electricity to pass through either
in its fused (molten) state or aqueous solution stateis called non-electrolyte. Some example
of non- electrolyte are urea, sugar, glucose etc.

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5.7 FARADAYS LAWS OF ELECTROLYSIS:
5.7.1 Faraday’s first law of electrolysis: According to Faraday’s first law of
electrolysis, “The amount of the substance deposited or liberated at electrodesis
directly proportional to thequantity of electricity passed through electrolyte.”
Mathematically,if
‘W’ is the mass of substance deposited or liberated at electrode.
Then,
W ∝ I x tor
W = I x t x Zor
W = Q x Z, where Q = It
Here, I= current in ampere (A), t = time in second (s), Q = quantity of charge in
coulomb (C). Z is a constant known as electrochemical equivalent of substance
grams per coulomb (g/C).Q = It
When I = 1 A, t = 1 sor Q = 1 C, then, W= Z.
Thus, electrochemical equivalent of the substance is the amount of the substance
deposited or liberated on electrode, when 1A current is passedthrough its
electrolytic solutionfor 1s.
Quantity of electric charge (Q) = (I x t) C = (1) As.
5.7.2 Faraday’s second law of electrolysis:According to Faraday’s second law of
electrolysis, “The amount of the substances deposited or liberated at the electrodes
by passing the same quantity of electricity through solutions of different electrolytes
is directly proportional to their equivalent weights or their electrochemical
equivalents.Thus,
Mass of A Equivalent weight of A
=
Mass of B Equivalent weight of B

W1 E1 z1Q E1
= => =
W2 E2 z2Q E2
Hence, electrochemical equivalent ∝ equivalent weight
Michael Faraday: Born on 22nd September 1791 near London village. He had his
elementary education while working as newspaper boy. He was affectionate by Sir H.
Davy and worked as his scientific assistant. Faradays contribution to the science is
remarkable. Electromagnetic induction, dynamo effect, laws of electrolysis, magnetism
and Faradays effect, gravity and magnetism, magnetic field influence on spectrum of
sodium, preparation of steel, composition of clay, lime, water, gun powder rust, various
gases, discovery of benzene, production glass, liquefaction of gases, adsorption, plasma
chemistry, dielectric constant, and colloidal metals. (Source book is Understanding Chemistry by C. N.
R. Rao).

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5.8 ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL: A device which converts efficiently chemical energy of
a redox reaction into electric energy.
Batteries:Two or more than two cells connected in series are known as battery.For a good
quality battery it should be reasonably light,compact and its voltage should not vary
appreciably during its use.

5.9 INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF ELECTROLYSIS: Some important application of

electrolysis are:
5.9.1 Electrolytic refining: The process of purification of metals (crude or impure metal)
by electrolysis method is called electrolytic refining. The metals like Copper and
aluminum are refined (purified) by using electrolytic refining.
Method

- +

Pure Cu - + Impure Cu
cathode Anode

Cu+2(aq) Cu(S) Cu(S) Cu+2(aq)

oxidation of
reduction of copper and
cuppric ion xxxx
CuSO4(aq)xxx passes into
x
from CuSO 4 CuSO4
solution. anode mud solution.

Fig 5.1 Electrolytic refining of copper

The metal (say impure Cu) which is to be purified is connected with positive
terminal of battery, which act as anode. The pure rod of same metal (say pure Cu) is
connected with negative terminal of battery, which act as cathode. The solution of
salt of same metal (say CuSO4) acts as electrolyte. On passing current (electricity)
the impure metal (anode) dissolve and pass into solution in the form of ions and
same number of ions from solution deposit on cathode in the form of pure metal.
More reactive metalimpurities are passes into the solution. Other the impurities of
less reactive metals settle below anode in the form of anode mud or anode sludge.

The process is shown by reaction below

Anode: Cu (impure) → Cu2+ + 2 e-Cathode: Cu2+ + 2 e-→ Cu (pure)

5.9.2 Electrometallurgy:The process of extraction of highly electropositive metals by

electrolysis of their fused oreis called electrometallurgy.The more reactive metals
like alkali metals (Li, Na, K), alkaline earth metals(Mg, Ca,Sr) and Aluminum (Al)
are extracted from their ore by principles of electrometallurgy.
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 Extraction of sodium from fused sodium chloride:Sodium is extracted from fused
(molten) sodium chloride by electrolysis electrode reactions are as given below:
NaCl(Molten) → Na+ (Molten) + Cl-1(Molten).
At Anode: 2Cl--1(Molten) → Cl2(g) (Librated) + 2 e-
At cathode: 2 Na+ (Molten) + 2 e- → 2 Na(s) (Deposited)

5.9.3 Electroplating: The process of coating a layer of superior metal on inferior metals
surface by electrolysis is called electroplating.The electroplating is done
1 To protect the metal or alloy from corrosion.
2 To improve the surface and provide aesthetic look to metal.

Method:

- +
A

V anode
- +
cathode

Electrolyte
cup solution

Fig 5.2. Electroplating

The metal (say Fe) which is to be electroplated or inferior metal is connected to

negative terminal of battery, which act as cathode. The rod of superior metal (say
Zn) is connected to positive terminal of battery, which act as anode. The solution of
salt of pure metal (say ZnSO4) acts as electrolyte. On passing current (electricity)
the superior metal (anode) dissolve and pass into solution in the form of ions and
same number of ions from solution deposit on cathode.
The electrode reactions are given below
Anode: Zn → Zn2+ + 2 e- and Cathode: Zn2+ + 2 e-→ Zn

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Questions for Revision

1. Any species which loose electrons is said to be undergoing__________

a) reduction b) oxidation c) redoxed d) combination
2. Any species which gain electrons is said to be undergoing__________
a) reduction b) oxidation c) redoxed d) combination
3. Substance in its molten or aqueous solution state conducts electricity is called _______
a) metallic conductor b) electrolytic conductor c) semi conductor d) all
4. Chemical substance which undergoes partial ionization in its aqueous or molten state is ____.
a) strong electrolyte b) non electrolyte c) weak electrolyte d) metal
5. Chemical substance which undergoes complete ionization in its aqueous or molten state is
_____.
a) strong electrolyte b) non electrolyte c) weak electrolyte d) metal
6. Spontaneous splitting up of an electrolyte into its ions in its molten or aqueous state said to
be __________.
a) ionization b) melting c) association d) none
7. Process of spontaneous splitting up of chemical substance by the passage electric current is
called __________
a) association b) melting c) electrolysis d) all
8. In electrolytic cell the electrode at which oxidation take place is ________.
a) anode b) cathode c) electrolyte d) neutral
9. Electrode at which reduction take place, in electrolytic cell is called_______.
a) anode b) electrolyte c) cathode d) neutral
10. W = I x t x Z is the mathematical expression of Faradays, ______ law of electrolysis.
a) 1st b) 2nd c) 0th d) none
11. W = I x t x Z is the mathematical expression of Faradays law of electrolysis. Where units of
W, I and t are respectively _______, _______ & _______.
a) g, A & minutes b) g, A & s c) kg, V, & s d) none
12. The amount of the substances deposited or liberated at the electrodes by passing the same
quantity of electricity through solutions of different electrolytes is directly proportional to
their equivalent weights or their electrochemical equivalents. It is Faradays, ______ law of
electrolysis.
a) 1st b) 2nd c) 0th d) none
13. Battery in the mobile is an example of ________ cell.
a) electrolytic b) bio c) electrochemical d) all

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14. Battery of a mobile, while recharging will act as ________ cell.
a) electrolytic b) bio c) electrochemical d) all
15. The cell used to manufacture sodium by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, know as
________ cell.
a) electrochemical b) battery c) fuel cell d) electrolytic

Short answer questions

1. What is oxidation?
2. What is reduction?
3. Define redox reaction.
4. Can oxidation or reduction take place independently?
5. What are electrolytes?
6. Why crystalline solid sodium chloride does not conducts electric current?
7. What is weak electrolyte? Give an example.
8. What is a strong electrolyte? Give an example.
9. What is reason only aqueous or molten electrolyte can conducts electric current?

Long answer questions

10. What is ionization of electrolyte? Explain.

11. Explain redox reaction with suitable example.
12. Give two examples of electrolytic conductors.
13. How are electrolytes classified? Explain each type with suitable example.
14. Differentiate between oxidation and reduction.
15. Why crystalline solid sodium chloride does not conducts electric current?
16. Differentiates between conductors and non-conductors.
17. Differentiate between electrolyte and non electrolyte.
18. Differentiate between strong electrolyte and weak electrolyte.
19. State and explain Faradays 1st law of electrolysis.
20. Define Faradays 2nd law of electrolysis. Give its mathematical derivation.
21. Write a short note on electrolytic refining.
22. Differentiate ionization and electrolysis.
23. Explain the process of electro refining.
24. Explain different industrial application of electrolysis:
a) Electrolytic refining
b) Electrometallurgy
c) Electroplating.
25. What is electroplating? Explain with diagram.
26. What is an electrochemical cell?

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27. What are batteries?
28. How metallic conductors differ from electrolytic conductors? Explain.
29. What is mobile battery called, while it is recharging?
30. Mention natural redox reactions examples from daily life.
31. Write electrode reactions for the following processes
a) Electrolysis of molten sodium chloride.
b) Electrolytic refining of impure copper.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a
6. a 7. c 8. a 9. c 10. a
11. b 12. b 13. c 14. a 15. d

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 UNIT - 6
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF EXTRACTION OF METALS
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand general terminology in metallurgy, and steps involved in metal extraction.

▪ recognize minerals and ores of various metal.
▪ define alloys, purpose of alloying and classification of alloys
▪ understand chemistry and technology involved in the industrial extraction of metals.

6.1 METALS AND NON-METALS:

Metals:The elements which are hard, dense, malleable, ductile, good conductor of
electricity, electropositive in character and have bright luster and having high melting and
boiling point are called metals. Examples are copper, silver, iron, aluminum etc.

Non-Metals:The elements which are generally not malleable, not ductile, bad conductor of
electricity, electronegative in character are called non- metals. Examples are hydrogen,
oxygen, carbon, sulfur etc.

6.2 MINERAL:The natural substance in which metal occur either in native state or in the
combined state is called mineral.
6.2.1 Ore:The mineral from which the metal can be extracted easily and economical is
called ore. e.g
Hematite (Fe2O3.xH2O) is ore of iron.
Bauxite (AI2O3.2H2O) is the ore of aluminum
Copper pyrite (CuFeS2) is the ore of copper

6.3 DEFINITION OF METALLURGY:The extraction of metals from their chief ore is

called metallurgy.
6.3.1 Types of metallurgy:
Metallurgy is of three types:
a) Pyrometallurgy: Extraction of metals from their ore by heating with coke (carbon)
or Carbon monoxide is called pyro-metallurgy. Iron (Fe) is extracted
fromHematite (Fe2O3.xH2O)by heating with coke.
b) Electrometallurgy:Extraction of metals from their ore by the process of
electrolysis is called electrometallurgy. Aluminum is extracted from fused
alumina mixed with cryolite by electrometallurgy.
c) Hydrometallurgy: The extraction of metal from their ore by dissolving insuitable
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 called hydrometallurgy. Au (gold) and Silver (Ag) are extracted from their ore by
hydrometallurgy.

6.4 GENERAL STEPS OF METALLURGY:

a) Crushing of ore: The process of converting big piece (lumps) of ore into smaller
pieces is called Crushing of ore. It is done with the help of jaw crusher
b) Pulverization of ore: The process of converting crushed ore into powder form is called
pulverization of ore. This process is carried with the help of ball mill or stamp mill.
c) Concentration of ore/ benefaction process:The process of removing impurities from
pulverized ore is called concentration of ore.Depending on the nature of ore and
impurities the following methods are used for concentration of ore
Gangue or matrix
The siliceous and earthy impurities of associated with ore is called gangue/ matrix.
Flux
The substance which is added in the ore to remove gangue (impurities) during reduction
is called flux. It is of two types: Acidic flux: SiO2, Basic flux: CaO, FeO, MgO
Slag
The fusible mass formed by combination of flux and gangue is called slag.
CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3
Flux Gangue Slag
i) Gravity separationii) Froth floatation process
i) Gravity separation method:This method is used for concentration of oxide and
carbonate ore.
powdered ore

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It is based on the fact that ore particles are heavier than gangue. The pulverized ore
is taken in a tank, stream of water enter in the tank at one end and leaves at other.
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 at the bottom of the tank. Thus ore get concentrated. e. g., Heamatite (Fe2O3.xH2O)
an ore of iron is concentrated by this method.
ii) Froth floatation process: This process is generally used for concentration of
sulfide ore like copper pyrite (CuFeS2).
Principle of froth floatation process: It is based on the principle that oreparticles
are preferentially wetted by oil while the impurities arepreferentially wetted by
water.
air at high pressure

sulfide ore along with froth

mixture of sulfide ore + water +pine oil

gangue particles
Fig 6.2 Froth floatation process
for concentration of sulfide ores
In this method the pulverized ore is put in a tankcontaining mixture of water and
pine oil. The air is drawn in thetank with perforated pipe. The oil form froth with
air.Thesulfide ore particles wetted by oil stick to froth;become lighterand rise to the
surface whereas impurities wetted by water become heavy and settle down at the
bottom of tank. The froth carrying the ore particles overflow into the settling tank
where the ore settle down after sometime and get concentrated.

d) Oxidation of ore: The process of converting non oxide ore into oxide form is called
oxidation of ore. Depending on the nature of ore the following methods are used for
oxidation of ore.i) Roasting ii) Calcination
i) Roasting:The process of heating concentrated ore in the excess of airbelow its
melting point is called roasting.Roasting is carried out for the oxidation of sulfide
ore like copper pyrite to oxide ore.The process of roasting and calcinations
(oxidation of ore) carried outin Reverberatory Furnace.During roasting the
sulfide ore changes into oxide ore
ZnS + 3O2→ 2ZnO + 3SO2
ii) Calcination: The process of heating concentrated ore either in limited supply of
air or in the absence of air below itsmelting point is called
calcinations.Calcination is the process of oxidation of oxide or carbonate ore
like Heamatite (Fe2O3.xH2O), an ore of Iron.The process of roasting and
calcinations (oxidation ofore) is carried out in Reverberatory Furnace During
calcination the Carbonate ore changes into oxide ore
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e) Reduction: The process of obtaining metal from roasted or calcinated oreis called
reduction. Depending on nature of metal and oredifferent methods of reductions are
used. These are i) Smelting ii) Electrolytic reduction
i) Smelting: The process of extraction of metal from its ore by heating itwith coke or
CO at its melting point is called smelting. e.g. Ironis extracted from Heamatite
(Fe2O3.xH2O) by heating with Coke
ii) Electrolytic Reduction: The process of obtaining metal by passing electricity from
molten state of its ore is called electrolyticreduction. The more reactive metal like
aluminum, alkali metals (Li,Na,K ) and alkaline earth metals(Mg,Ca) are obtained
from their ore by electrolytic reduction. Or Extraction of metals from their ore by the
process of electrolysis is calledelectrolytic reduction. The more reactive metal like
aluminum, alkali metals (Li,Na,K ) and alkaline earth metals(Mg,Ca) are obtained
from their ore by electrolytic reduction.
Extraction of sodium from sodium chloride: Sodium is extracted from fused (molten)
sodium chloride by electrolysis electrode reactions are as given below:
NaCl (Molten) → Na+ (Molten) + Cl-1(Molten).
At Anode: 2 Cl--1(Molten) → Cl2(g) (Librated) + 2 e-
At cathode: 2 Na+ (Molten) + 2 e- → 2 Na(s) (Deposited)

f) Refining of metal:The process of removing impurities from crude (impure) metal

iscalled refining of metal. There are different methods of refining of metaldepending on.
Some of them are nature of metal and impurities. Some of them are
1. Electrolytic refining
2. Mond Process
Electrolytic refining:The process of purification of metals (crude or impure metal)
byusing electrolysis is called electro- refining.The metals like Copper and aluminum
are refined (purified) by sing electrolytic refining.
Method
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Pure Cu - + Impure Cu
cathode Anode

Cu+2(aq) Cu(S) Cu(S) Cu+2(aq)

oxidation of
reduction of copper and
cuppric ion CuSO4(aq)xxxxxxxx passes into
from CuSO 4 CuSO4
solution. anode mud solution.

Fig 6.3 Electrolytic refining of copper

The metal (say impure Cu) which is to be purified is connected with positive
terminal of battery, which act as anode. The pure rod of same metal (say pure Cu) is

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 connected with negative terminal of battery, which act as cathode. The solution of
salt of same metal (say CuSO4) acts as electrolyte. On passing current (electricity)
the impure metal (anode) dissolve and pass into solution in the form of ions and
same number of ions from solution deposit on cathode in the form of pure metal.
More reactive metalimpurities are passes into the solution. Other the impurities of
less reactive metals settle below anode in the form of anode mud or anode sludge.

The process is shown by reaction below

Anode: Cu (impure) → Cu2+ + 2 e-Cathode: Cu2+ + 2 e-→ Cu (pure)
6.5 DEFINITION OF ALLOY: An alloy is homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or
metals and non- metals. e.g., sodium amalgam is an alloy of sodium and mercury.
6.5.1 Types of alloys:Alloys are mainly of two types:
1. Ferrous alloys: The alloys which contain iron as a main constituent is called
ferrous alloys. Example Steel, invar, alnico are ferrous alloys.
2. Non-ferrous alloys:The alloys which not contain iron as a constituent is
callednon-ferrous alloys.Example Brass, bronze and solder, duralumin are non
ferrous alloys.
6.5.2 Purpose of alloying:
The main purpose of making an alloy is as follows:
1. To improve the hardness of metal: Alloys are made to make the metal hard e.g.
pure iron is soft and cannot be used as such for machinery part. Thus it is mixed
with small quantity of carbon to harden it.
2. To lower the melting point of metal: The melting point of an alloy is lower than
its constituents. The solder an alloy of lead and tin has lower melting point than
both.
3. To increase the tensile strength: The alloying is used to increase the tensile
strength of metals. Addition of 1% carbon increases the the tensile strength of
pure iron by 10 times.
4. To prevent metal from corrosion: Alloy is made to prevent metal from
corrosion. For example (e.g.) iron can be protected from corrosion by alloying it
with Cr ( for making steel)
5. To modify color: Alloy is made to modify the color of metal. e.g. Brass, an alloy
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Questions for Revision
1. More reactive metals occur in nature in __________ state
a) free b) combined c) flux d) all
2. Gold, silver and platinum metals occur in nature in ____________
a) combined state b) free state c) mineral d) gangue
3. Fe3O4.x H2O is the chemical composition of ______________ ore
a) haematite b) bauxite c) pyrite d) none
4. The only non metal which is good conductor of electric current is
a) mercury b) iron c) diamond d) graphite
5. Brass is ___________ alloy
a) ferrous b) steel c) non ferrous d) mixture
6. Principles of science and technology involved extraction of metal from its chief ore is
called__________
a) mineral b) ore c) metallurgy d) all
7. A substance used in smelting process which combines with gangue to form slag is
called ________
a) mineral b) ore c) metallurgy d) flux
8. _________metals can only be extracted by the electrolysis of their fused salts.
a) All b) Alkali c) Fe, Al and Cu d) Steel
9. Alloying of metal will
a) Increase b) Improve melting c) Appearance d) All
corrosion point
resistance
10. Impure metal casted into big block should be used as _____ in electrolytic refining.
a) anode b) cathode c) neutral d) none

Short answer questions

11. Extraction of metals by the process of electrolysis is called ____________.

12. __________process is generally used for concentration of sulfide ore.
13. What is a metal? Give examples.
14. What is non metal? Give examples.
15. How are metal occur in nature?
16. Name the noble metals are found in Free State (native) in nature
17. Define mineral.
18. Define ore.

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19. What is matrix or gangue?
20. Define slag.
21. What is Flux?
22. Mention most available metal in the earth’s crust.
23. Can air be source of any elements? If so, mention names such elements.
24. Give the name and chemical composition of following metal ores:
a) Iron
b) Aluminium
c) Copper

Long answer questions

25. What is concentration of ore?

26. Define metallurgy.
27. Explain the types of metallurgies.
28. Explain Roasting. Which one ores are subjected roasting?
29. Why calcination of ore is essential?Explain calcination
30. Define Smelting
31. What are alloys? What are the purposes of making alloys?
32. Mention the various steps involved in the extraction of metal from their important ores.
33. What is difference between hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy?
34. Explain in brief froth floatation process.
35. Write a short note on gravity separation or levigation process or hydraulic washing.
36. What are the applications of following alloys
a) solder.
b) nichrome
c) duralumin
d) alnico
e) brass
f) bronze
37. Define refining of metal.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. c
6. c 7. d 8. b 9. d 10. a

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 UNIT - 7
FUEL
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ explain chemistry of fuel and their recourses.

▪ recognize characteristics of good fuel.
▪ understand calorific value of a fuel and its units
▪ differentiate different types of fuels
▪ understand fuel quality in terms of octane and cetane numbers
▪ determine moisture and ash content (proximate analysis) of coal

7.1 FUELS: The combustible substances which on burning produce large amount of heat that
can be used for domestic and industrial processes are called fuels.
7.1.1. Classification of fuels
a) On the basis of physical state:On the basis of physical states fuels are of three
types:
Solid fuels: wood, coal, charcoal, coke is example of solid fuels.
Liquid fuels: crude oil, petrol, diesel, kerosene oil, power alcohol, are example of
liquid fuels.
Gaseous fuels: natural gas, bio gas, water gas, producer gas, oil gas and CNG are
example of Gaseous fuel.
b) On the basis of source: On the basis of source fuels are of two types:
1) Natural Fuels or Primary Fuels: The fuels which occur in nature are
callednatural fuels. For example wood, coal, crude oil, natural gas
2) Artificial or secondary fuel: The fuels which are prepared artificially are called
natural fuels. For example charcoal, coke, petrol, diesel, keroseneoil, power
alcohol, water gas, producer gas, oil gas.
7.2 CALORIFIC VALUE: The total amount of heat produced by complete combustion ofunit
amount of fuel is called calorific value.In CGS system calorie/gramis the unit of calorific
value. In SI system kilo joules/kilograms (kJ/kg) is the unit of calorific value of solid or
liquid fuels and generally gaseous fuels calorific value will be expressed as kilo joules/ cubic
meter (kJ/m3).
7.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD FUEL:A good fuel should possess following
Characteristics:
1) High Calorific value: A good fuel should possess high calorific value that is it should
produce large heat on combustion.
2) Moderate ignition temperature: Low ignition temperature is dangerous for storage and
transportation and high ignition temperature cause difficulty in burning of fuel. So a good
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 3) Low moisture content: A good fuel should have low moisture content because moisture
decreases calorific value of fuel.
4) Cheap: A good fuel should be cheap and easily available.
5) Easy transportation: A good fuel should be easily transported from one place to other.
6) Controllable combustion: A good fuel is that whose combustion can be easily
controlled.
7) Low ash (non combustible matter content): Non combustible substance left after
burning fuel is called ash. It reduces calorific value, so a good quality fuel should not
contain ash.
8) Moderate rate of combustion: The rate of combustion of good quality fuel should be
low.
9) Low storage cost: The storage cost of a good quality fuel should be low.
10) Minimum smoke and poisonous gases: The gaseous products of combustion of fuel
should not pollute the atmosphere.
7.3.1 Advantages (merits) of gaseous fuel over solid fuels:
The advantages of gaseous fuel over other solid of fuels are:
1) High Calorific value: The calorific value of gaseous fuel is high calorific value
as compared to solid and liquid fuel.
2) No smoke and poisonous gases: The gaseous fuel on burning, do not produce
any smoke.
3) Easy transportation: A gaseous fuel should be easily transported from one place
to other with the help of pipelines.
4) Controllable combustion: The combustion of gaseous fuel can be easily
controlled by using knob.
5) Economical: The gaseous fuel is cheap as no extra heat is required for igniting
them. The hot waste gaseous can be reused in certain operations
6) Easily lightened: The gaseous fuel can be easily lightened.
7) The flame can be made oxidizing, reducing and normal by regulating air supply to
burner.
7.4 PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF COAL:The determination of percentage of moisture,
volatile matter,ash and fixed carbon in coal is known as proximate analysis of coal.
a) Determination of moisture: The known weight of powdered dried coal sample is taken
in a crucible which is already weighted. The crucible is heated in a hot air oven at 100-
110 oC for one hour. After this, the crucible is taken out, cooled and weighted again. The
process of heating, cooling and weighing is repeated till constant weight is obtained.
Knowing the loss in weight of coal, the percentage of moisture is calculated as:
Weight of crucible= x g
Weight of crucible + Coal = y g
Weight of crucible + residue (Coal without moisture) = z g
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 Weight of moisture = (y-z) g
weightofmoisture
So Percentage of moisture = X 100
weightofcoal
(y−z)
=(y−x) X 100

b) Determination of volatile matter: The known weight of moisture free coal sample is
taken in a crucible which is already weighted. The crucible is heated in a muffle furnace
at 925+25oC for 7 minutes. After this, the crucible is taken out, cooled and weighted
again. The process of heating, cooling and weighing is repeated till constant weight is
obtained. Knowing the loss in weight of coal, the percentage of volatile matter is
calculated as
Weight of crucible= x g
Weight of crucible + Coal = y g
Weight of crucible + residue (Coal without volatile matter) = z g
Weight of coal = (y-x) g
Weight of volatile matter = (y-z) g
weightof volatile matter
So Percentage of volatile matter = X 100
weightofcoal
(y−z)
=(y−x) X 100
c) Determination of ash: The known weight of coal after determination of moisture and
volatile matter is taken in a crucible which is already weighted. The coal in crucible is
heated in a muffle furnace at 700+ 50oC for 30 minutes. After this, the crucible is taken
out, cooled and weighted again. The process of heating, cooling and weighing is repeated
till constant weight is obtained. Knowing the weight of residue (ash), the percentage of
ash is calculated as
Weight of crucible= x g
Weight of crucible + Coal = y g
Weight of crucible + residue (ash) = z g
Weight of coal = (y-x) g
Weight of ash (residue) = (z-x) g
weightofashformed
So Percentage of ash =  100
weightofcoal
(z−x)
=(y−x) 100
7.4.1 Importance of proximate analysis of coal: Proximate analysis is useful in
determining the quality of coal.
It gives following in formations
1) Moisture: Moisture evaporates during burning of coal and reduces calorific
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 2) Volatile matter: The volatile matter present in coal burns with high flame and
reduce calorific value of fuel. So, lesser the volatile matter, the better is the
quality of coal.
3) Ash: Non combustible substance left after burning coal is called ash. It causes
hindrance in the flow of heat and reduces calorific value, so a good quality
fuel should not contain ash.
4) Fixed Carbon: Higher percentage of fixed carbon , greater the calorific value ,
So, in a good quality coal the percentage of fixed carbon should be high

7.5 FUEL QUALITY RATING:To rate the quality of fuel is called fuel quality rating. There is
different parameter to rate the quality of fuel. Octane number is used to rate the quality of
petrol while cetane number used to rate the quality of diesel.
7.5.1 Octane number:The percentage of iso- octane by volume in the mixture of iso-
octane and n-heptane which has same ignition (knocking) properties as the petrol
under examination is called octane number of petrol. Octane number is used to
determine to quality of petrol.

CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
Iso octane n- heptane
octane number=100 octane number=0
7.5.2 Cetane number:The percentage of cetane (n-hexadecane) by volume in the mixture
of cetane and α-methyl naphthalene which has same ignition (knocking) properties as
the diesel under examination is called cetane number of diesel. Cetane number is used
to determine to quality of diesel.

CH3(CH2)14CH3
Cetane ((n-hexadecane)
α- methyl naphthalene Cetane number=100
Cetane number= 0

7.6 GASEOUS FUEL-COMPOSITION, CALORIFIC VALUE AND APPLICATION OF

CNG:
CNG is known as Compressed Natural Gas.It mainly containsmethane and may contain small
amount of ethane and propane which are compressed at high pressure. It burns completely
and reduces pollution. Uses/ Application: It is being used as a fuel for running automobiles
i,e buses, cars and three wheeler in metropolitan cities.
7.6.1 Gaseous fuel-Composition, calorific value and application of LPG: LPG is known
as Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is the mixture of hydrocarbons containing 3-4 carbon
atoms. It mainly contains iso-butanealong with small quantity of n-butane, propane
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 and propene. A strong smelling substance called ethyl mercaptan (C2H5SH) is added
to detect its leakage.The calorific value of LPG is 27800 kcal/ m3.
Use: LPG is mainly used domestic and industrial fuel. Now a day it is used as motor
fuel.
7.6.2 Gaseous fuel-Composition, calorific value and application of biogas:
Biogas is produced by bacterial degradation of biological matter in the absence of
air.The cheapest biogas is gobar gas.
Composition: The average composition of biogas is
Methane (CH4)=55%
Carbon dioxide (CO2)= 35%
Hydrogen (H2)=8%Nitrogen (N2)=2%

Properties:
1. It burns with blue flame
2. It burns with low flame.
3. Its gross calorific value is 12000 kcal/m3.

Uses:1. It is used as domestic fuel in villages.

2. Used animal waste to go out for manure

Questions for Revision

1. Which of the following are primary (natural) fuels?
a) coal b) LPG c) crude oil d) both a & c
2. S I unit of calorific value ________
a) kJ/m3 b) kJ/kg c) both a & b d) none
3. Which fuels have higher calorific value?
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gaseous d) All
4. 10 grams of coal sample on heating in muffle furnace and cooling to room temperature
produce 1000 mg of ash. Therefore its ash percentage will be:
a) 100% b) 10% c) 90% d) 80%
5. 5 grams of coal sample on heating in oven and cooling to room temperature loose 300
mg mass. Then its moisture percentage will be:
a) 1% b) 60% c) 6% d) 40%
6. 20 grams of coal on complete combustion produce 600 kJ of heat and its calorific value
is
a) 3000 kJ/kg b) 30000 kJ/kg c) 300 kJ/kg d) 30 kJ/kg

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 7. Petrol quality is rated by using its, _____________ number
a) cetane b) octane c) decane d) all
8. Diesel fuel is rated by using its, ________ number.
a) cetane b) octane c) decane d) all
9. ____________ of the following is secondary or artificial fuels.
a) CNG b) LPG c) Crude oil d) Both a & b
10. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
a) Any substance on complete combustion will produce efficient and use full energy is
called fuel.
b) Calorific value of good fuel will higher
c) Good solid fuel should produce high ash.
d) Good fuel would produce minimum smoke.

Short answer questions

11. How will coal be rated based on its carbon percentage?
12. What is the full form of LPG?
13. Expand CNG.
14. Define Fuels.
15. Define calorific value.
16. What is ignition temperature?
17. Give any one example of liquid fuel.
18. Mention natural
a) Solid fuels.
b) Liquid fuels.
c) Gaseous fuels.
11. Give examples to the following types of secondary fuels:
a) Solid fuels
b) Liquid fuels
c) Gaseous fuels

Long answer questions

12. What are secondary fuels? Give example
13. Give the SI units of solid or liquid fuel and gaseous fuels.
14. A sample of coal on complete combustion produces 15500 kJ of heat energy. Calculate
calorific value of coal in kJ/kg.
15. What is the difference between gross calorific value and net calorific value?
16. Give in brief classification of fuels along with examples.

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17. Write all characteristics of good fuel.
18. How will you calculate the percentage of ash in a given sample of coal?
19. Explain in detail the proximate analysis to determine the quality of coal.
20. Give importance of proximate analysis.
21. What are the advantages of gaseous fuel over liquid and solid fuel?
22. Write a short note on cetane number for diesel.
23. Write a short note on octane number for petrol. Or Explain octane number for petrol
24. Give the composition, Preparation and uses of biogas.
25. Write a short note on LPG.
26. What is its composition and application of CNG.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. d 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. c
6. b 7. b 8. a 9. d 10. c

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 UNIT - 8
WATER
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand importance of water and its shortage.

▪ recognize different types of natural water and causes of impurities in water.
▪ understand and qualitatively identify soft and hard water.
▪ recognize salts responsible of water hardness and differentiate different types of hardness.
▪ express hardness of water in different units.
▪ understand different problems caused by use of hard water in industries and domestic
application of water.
▪ understand quality characteristics of drinking water.

8.1 TYPES OF WATER: Water is classified two types based on the behavior with soap. These
are:Soft water: The water which forms lather with soap easily is called soft water.It contains
no dissolved salts in it.Example Rain water, distilled water, demineralized water.Hard water:
The water which not forms lather with soap easily is called hard water.It contains dissolved
salts of anions like SO42-, CO32- , HCO31- withcalciumand magnesium in it. Tap water, river
water, spring water, sea water are some of theexamples of hard water.
8.1.1 Causes of hardness of water:Hardness of water is caused by the presence of soluble
salt of calcium and magnesium that is bicarbonates, chlorides, sulfate of calcium and
magnesium. Action of hard water on soap:
When hard water is added with the potassium and sodium salt of fatty acids (soap),
calcium and magnesium ions of hard water react with soap and forms insoluble curd
of fatty acids. So lots of soap is wasted and hard water is not considered suitable for
washing purposes.

8.2 TYPES OF HARDNESS:Hardness of water is of two types:

a) Temporary hardness ii)Permanent hardness
8.2.1 Temporary hardness of water:The hardness of water which can be simply removed by
boiling the water is known as temporary hardness.
Cause of Temporary hardness:Temporary hardness is due to the presence of
bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium. This type of hardness is removed by boiling
the water.
8.2.2 Permanent hardness of water:The hardness of water which cannot be removed by
simple boiling the water is called permanenthardness.
8.2.3 Cause of Permanent hardness:Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of
chlorides and sulfates of calcium and magnesium. This type of hardness is removed
by washing soda process.In commercial scale, temporary hardness is removed by
Clarke’s process.

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8.3 UNITS OF HARDNESS OF WATER:The hardness of water is caused by the presence of
soluble bicarbonates (HCO3-1), chlorides (Cl-1), sulfate (SO4-2) of calcium (Ca+2) and
magnesium (Mg+2). But hardness of water is measured in terms CaCO3 equivalents of these
hardness causing substances.Degree of hardness in ppm (parts per million):The number of
parts by mass of hardness causing substances interms of CaCO3present per million (106)
parts by mass of water is called parts per million (ppm). These concentrations are very low
and practically assume the density of water unchanged that is 1 g/mL. Thus, it can be
expressed as 1 parts per million = 1 ppm = 1 mg/L
Example: If hardness of water is 200 ppm, it means hardness of water in terms of CaCO3 is
200 parts by mass in 106 parts by mass of water.ppm is also termed as mg/L.
Example A sample of water is found to contain 0.30 g MgSO4 per liter. Calculate its hardness
in ppm?(Atomic masses of Mg=24, Ca=40,C=12,S=32 and O=16 respectively)
Solution: MgSO4 ≡ CaCO3
24+32+ 4X16=120 40+12+4X16=100

120 g of MgSO4 ≡ 100g of CaCO3

100
0.30 g of MgSO4≡120 𝑋0.30g ofCaCO3 =0.25 g of CaCO3

Thus,hardness causing substances in terms of CaCO3=0.25g/liter

i,e 1 liter water = 1000g of water contain=0.25 g of CaCO3

0.25
106g of water contain= 100 𝑋1000000g of CaCO3=250g of CaCO3

So, Hardness of water= 250 ppm

Example: A sample of water is found to contain 9.5 mg MgCl2 per liter. What will be its
hardness in ppm?(Atomic masses of Mg=24, Ca=40,Cl=35.5, and O=16 respectively)

Solution MgCl2 ≡ CaCO3

24+35.5x2=95 ≡ 40+12+4x16=100
95mg of MgCl2 ≡ 100 mg of CaCO3
100
9.5mg of MgCl2 ≡ 95 X9.5 mg of CaCO3 =10mg of CaCO3

Thus,hardness causing substances in terms of CaCO3=10 mg/liter

i,e. 1 liter or 1000g of water contain=10 mg of CaCO3
106mg of water contain=10 mg of CaCO3
So, Hardness of water is =10 ppm

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8.4 DISADVANTAGES OF USING HARD WATER IN BOILER:

In industries, water is largely used in boiler for generation of steam. Hard water if used in
boiler gives rise to following defects:

i) Formation of scale and sludge

ii) Corrosion
iii) Caustic embitterment
iv) Primming and foaming.

8.4.1 Scale and Sludge formation:

Scale: The hard, adherent and thick layer (crust) formed on the inner walls of boiler is
called Scale.
Sludge: The soft, loose and thin layer (crust) formed on the inner walls of boiler is
called Sludge.
Disadvantages of scale and sludge formation:
i) Wastage of Fuel: Scale and sludge are bad conductors of heat, so rate of transfer
of heat from boiler walls to water decrease which results wastage of fuel.
ii) Decrease in efficiency of boiler:Due to the formation of scale and sludge the area
of cross section of boiler pipes decreases, so rate of formation of steam decreases
i.e efficiency of boiler decrease.
iii) Chances of explosion increase:If water enters in cracks of scale and sludge and
formation of steam develop huge pressure, then chances of explosion will
increases.
iv) Shorten boiler life:Scale and sludge are bad conductors of heat, so rate of transfer
of heat from boiler walls to water decrease and overheating of boiler pipes to
maintain the steady supply of steam. Due to overheating of boiler pipes, it
becomes weak.

8.4.2 Corrosion: The slow and continuous eating of boiler pipes of boiler is called
corrosion.
Disadvantages of corrosion:
i) Corrosion decreases the life of the boiler.
ii) The cost of repair and maintenance of boiler increase.
iii) Chances of leakage of boiler pipes from joints and rivets increase.

8.4.3 Caustic embitterment: The leaking (cracking) of boiler pipes and plates from joints
and rivets when it becomes brittle due to the presence of alkaline substances in boiler
feed water is called caustic embitterment.
Disadvantages of caustic embitterment:
i) Caustic embitterment decreases the boiler life.

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iii) Efficiency of boiler decreases due to leakage.

8.5 QUALITY OF DRINKING ( POTABLE) WATER:The drinking (potable) water should

satisfy the following characteristics:
1. Drinking water should be soft.
2. It should be colorless.
3. It should beodourless.
4. The pH of drinking water should be 6.9 to 8.5.
5. It should be free from disease- producing micro-organisms.
6. The hardness of drinking water should not be more than 200 mg /L or 200ppm.
7. The alkalinity of drinking water should not be greater than 200ppm or 200 mg/L.
8. It’s TDS (total dissolved solid) should not be greater than 500ppm.
9. It should not be turbid.
10. It should not contain suspended impurities.
11. It should not contain impurities of heavy metals.
12. It should be tasteless.

Hardness of water in ppm can be used to calculate using following formula. Assuming
density of hard water unchanged.

CaCO3 equivalent hardness due Mass of hardness causing substances x 100

to _______
= Molar mass of hardness causing substances x volume of hard water in L
For example to calculate hardness of water containing 9.5 mg of MgCl2 per liter of water in ppm
above mentioned equation can be directly used. By substituting values in the equation

CaCO3 equivalent hardness due to 9.5 9.5 x 100

mg of MgCl2 per liter of water
}= 95 x 1
ppm = 10 ppm

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Questions for Revision
1. The percentage of natural water available for direct use is approximately______
a) less than 10% b) more that 80% c) less than 0.5% d) 100%
2. Simple qualitative test of water hardness is ________ action test.
a) oil b) water c) litmus d) soap
3. The presence of _______salts responsible of temporary hardness of water.
a) HCO3-1 of Ca+2& Mg+2 b) Cl-1 of Ca+2& Mg+2 c) SO4-2 of Ca+2& Mg+2 d) all
4. The presence of _______salts responsible of hardness of water.
a) HCO3-1 of Ca+2& Mg+2 b) Cl-1 of Ca+2& Mg+2 c) SO4-2 of Ca+2& Mg+2 d) all
5. The unit of water hardness is
O
a) mg/L b) ppm c) Fr d) all
6. The hardness of water containing 95 mg MgCl2 per liter of water in ppm =
(Atomic masses of Mg = 24 and Cl = 35.5)
a) 95 ppm b) 950 ppm c) 100 ppm d) 10ppm
7. Scale and sludge formation is the problem caused by the use of hard water in_____
a) Paper industry b) boiler c) domestic d) all
8. ________ hard water can produce sufficient lather to soap solution on boiling.
a) Permanent b) Temporary c) Soft d) none
9. In India water quality of _______ are recommended.
a) ISI b) RO c) BIS d) MCI
10. The hardness of water containing 95 mg MgCl2 and 162 mg Ca(HCO3)2 per liter of water in
ppm =
(Atomic masses of Mg = 24 and Cl = 35.5, Ca=40, C=12, H= 1, and O =16)
a) 200 ppm b) 100 ppm c) 95 ppm d) 162 ppm
Short answer questions
12. Mention domestic applications of water.
13. What are industrial applications of water?
14. Name the salts in water responsible for temporary hardness of water.
15. Name the salts in water responsible for permanent hardness of water.
16. How temporary hardness of water can be removed?
17. How do you test hardness of water qualitatively?
18. Why water is called universal solvent?
19. Define unit of water hardness.
20. Degree of hardness is measured in terms of ______
21. Which is considered to be purest form of water?

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22. Which is natural water is considered to be most impure form of water?
23. Expand TDS, BIS and ppm
Long answer questions
24. Define Soft Water.
25. Write differences between permanent and temporary hardness of water.
26. Write explanatory note on degree of hardness of water (ppm).
27. Explain reverse osmosis.
28. Explain the disadvantages of using hard waterin boiler.
29. What is scale and sludge? Give its disadvantages.
30. What do you mean by caustic embitterment? Give its disadvantages.
31. Mention the quality characteristics ofdrinking (Potable water).
32. A sample of hard water is found to contain 204 mg of CaSO4per liter,calculatehardness of
water in ppm.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. c 2. d 3. a 4. d 5. d
6. c 7. b 8. b 9. c 10. a

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 UNIT - 9
LUBRICANTS
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ understand lubricant, lubrication and mechanism of lubrication and importance of

lubrication.
▪ identify the chemical and physical properties of lubricant for specific lubrication.
▪ understand and qualitatively and quantitative measurement of few physical and chemical
properties of lubricants.
▪ explain mechanism of lubrication to be used for machines under service conditions.

9.1INTRODUCTION: We know that due to corrosion smooth surface become rough.If in

different parts of machines, corrosion occurs then they will also become rough which not
move smoothly and their (efficiency working) will decrease due to obstruction created by
corrosion. This obstruction in moving parts in called friction.
i) So friction is the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces sliding against
each other. Examples: Rubbing both handstogether to create heat is due to friction.
ii) An object pushing along a floor.
iii) Frame and edge of door sliding against each other.
iv) The bottom of books sliding against table.
But friction is a necessary evil. Due to friction between our shoes and floor stops us from
slipping. Friction between tyres and a vehicle stop the vehicle from skidding due to
friction we can slow down anything.
Problems due to friction: As friction is a resistance that slow down or stop motion. So it
can be a problem for:-
a) Machines will not work efficiently and their efficiency will reduce.
b) Machine will become noisy and will difficult to move and will also produce heat.
c) To move machines we have to put more power and resources.
d) Friction wears out the different parts which will require repairing.
e) To remove friction we have to make surfaces smooth by applying some substance
like oil, grease, so we need to lubricate machines.

9.2 DEFINITION OF LUBRICANT: Lubricant is a substance which is applied between

two surfaces to reduce friction and allow smooth movement of two surfaces Some
example of lubricant are oil, grease, wax, polish etc.

Lubrication: The process of applying a lubricant such as oil or grease to the surfaces to
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9.3 FUNCTIONS OF LUBRICANTS:Without lubrication it is not possible to move any
vehicles or machines. A Lubricant performs many functions;some of them are described
below:

i) It gives lubrication or oiling by keeping two sliding surfaces.

ii) Lubricants protect the different parts of machines from wear and tear.
iii) A Lubricant gives cooling effect by reducing friction.
iv) It decreases the force of friction between sliding surfaces.
v) It decreases the maintenance and running cost of machine.
vi) It reduces the noise level during running of machine.
vii) It increases the efficiency of machine.

9.4 CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS:Lubricants can be simply classified into three

main types:

1. Liquid Lubricants or lubricating oils

2. Semi Solid Lubricants or greases
3. Solid Lubricants

1. Liquid Lubricant: These types of Lubricants include mineral oil, vegetable oil and
animal oil.

(i) Mineral oil: Mineral oils of higher hydrocarbon and thick so by mixing with
vegetable oil they can be made thin. These are cheap and easily available. These
are obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum at about 4000oC. They are
cheap and available easily in abundance. These contain impurities like wax. Their
oiliness can be improved by adding oleic or steric acid.

(ii) Vegetable oil: These are obtained from vegetables which include
a) Olive oil: Obtained from olive tree and is used for lubrication of bearings.
b) Palm oil: Obtained from kernels of Palm and is used for Lubrication of
watches and clocks.
c) Castor oil: obtained from seeds of castor and is used for lubricants of
vehicles and bearings

(iii)Animal oil: These are obtained from different animals.

a) Neat foot oil :obtained from neat by boiling in with water and is used for
lubrication of sewing machines, watches & clocks
b) Whale oil : used for light machinery
c) Lord oil : obtained from kidneys and fats of pigs and is used for various
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 d) Blended oil: it is mixture of animal or vegetable oil with mineral oil. It is a
good lubricant. It is done to reduce pour point improve viscosity, increase
oiliness and resist oxidation. Example: mixture of coconut oil and fatty acid
to increase oiliness and polystyrene for thickness.
e) Synthetic oil: These type of lubricants are chemically prepared compounds.
These are used when mineral oils do not work. They are used in jet engines
rocket motors.

2. Semi Solid Lubricants: These Lubricants include grease and emulsion.

(i) Greases: This include metallic soap in lubricating oil. It is usedwhen

▪ Machine is working at low speed and high load.
▪ For stealing bearing against dirty and dust particles
▪ When lubricating oil is not suitable for machines.
Grease is of following types:-
a) Calcium based Grease: obtained by mixing calcium soap with
petroleum oil. It isused for lubricating of water pumps & workshop.
b) Soda based grease: obtained by mixing sodium soap with petroleum
oil and is used for ball bearing
c) Lithium based grease: By mixing lithium soap with petroleum oil
and is suitable at high temperature
d) Axle grease: By adding hydroxides of metal to fatty acids. These are
water resistant and used in tractors rollers and machines bearings
(ii) Emulsion bearings: These are obtained by mixing twoimmiscible liquid by
using high speed machines. These are used in many machines. They include
two phase system in which one liquid will act as disperse phase and others
dispersion medium.
3. Solid Lubricant: These are present in solid form. They are used in
heavymachines with high load and low speed. The two main solidlubricants are
graphite and molybdenum disulphide. These are used where oil and grease are
undesirable.
i) Graphite: It is a crystalline substance and allotropes of carbon. Its density is
low. It forms a lubrication film which remains strongly adhered to the surface
of machine. This graphite film provides good resistance to wear and tear.
Graphite contains layers of carbon atoms which slide over each other because
they have weak forces between them making graphite slippery. Uses: It is
used in steel industry. It is used to make brake liningsused in air compressor
ball bearings and in locks.
ii) Molybdenum disulphide: (MoS2) it is an inorganic compound composed of
molybdenum & sulfur. It has a layered structure in which molybdenum atoms

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 are sandwiched in planes of sulfide ions. It is used as lubricants n in
motorcycle engine, bullets.

9.5 TYPES OF LUBRICATION: Lubrication is the process of using lubricant to reduce

friction between two surfaces in contact. Lubrication gives oiliness to the surface thus
making it smooth by reducing friction. It is of mainly two types.
(i) Hydrodynamic Lubricationor Thick Layer Lubricationorfluid film lubrication:t
is used in those machines where speed is high and load is very low. This type of
lubrication is done in case of delicate instruments like watches, clocks, guns, sewing
machine and scientific instruments. In this type of lubrication, the lubricant fill the
irregularities of moving surface and form a thick layer (1000Å) in between them so
that there is no contact between the sliding surface. Here lubricant used should be
viscous fluids and load is taken by oil film completely.
load

sliding metal surface velocity

thick layer of lubricant

velocity sliding metal surface

load
Fig 9.1 Fluid film lubrication

This type of lubrication is done with liquid lubricants having minimum viscosity under
working condition. The lubricant should remain between and separate the sliding surface
of machine. The resistance to movement of sliding parts is only due to the viscosity of the
lubricant. So lubricant should be chosen in such a way that it posses minimum viscosity
under working condition.
(ii) Boundary Lubrication (Thin Film of Lubrication): It is used when speed is very low
and load is very high and also when shaft starts moving from rest. It exists when it is
not possible to form a full fluid condition especially at low speed between the moving
surfaces.
high load

sliding metal surface low speed

thin adsorbed layer of

lubricant
velocity sliding metal surface

high load

Fig 9.2 Thin Film of Lubrication

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 The lubricating oil is filled between the sliding surfaces, which is adsorbed on both
metallic surfaces by any physical or chemical forces. The adsorbed layers avoid metal
to metal contact.The load is carried by the layers of adsorbed lubricant on both metal
surfaces.Vegetable oil and animal oils and their soaps possess great property of
adsorption and are used in thin film lubrication. Graphite or molybdenum disulphide
either alone or in the form of suspension are also used in thin film lubrication.In
boundary lubrication thickness of oil film is so small that oiliness is restricted mainly to
the boundaries of two surfaces. The thin film lubrication is done in piston rings when
piston changes direction and in two stroke engines & lubrication of bearing in Diesel
engine.
Difference between hydrodynamic and boundary lubrication:

Hydrodynamic Lubrication Boundary Lubrication

(Thick Layer of Lubrication) (Thin Layer of Lubrication)
1. Lubricants having low viscosity are used 1. Lubricants having high viscosity are
in this lubrication. used in this.
2. These are used in machines having light 2. These are used in machines having
load and high speed. heavy load and low speed
3. The load applied is sufficient to keep 3. Here is load is carried by layer of
away of moving surfaces. applied lubricants
4. Here thickness of lubricating film is 4. Here thickness of lubrication is less
more than 100 Å than 100 Å
5. Examples : Watches, Clocks, guns, 5. Examples: Rollers Gears, Tractors
Sewing machines and Railway track joints.

9.6 PROPERTIES OF LUBRICANT:

Physical properties of a Lubricant include some basic properties such as (i) Viscosity
(ii) Viscosity Index (iii) Cloud point and Pour point (iv)Flash point (v) Fire point and
(vi) Oiliness.
These are described below:
i) Viscosity: Viscosity means thickness – A fluid which is more viscous mean thick
fluid. Example: Honey is more viscous (thick) than water.
Definition: Viscosity of a liquid may be defined as the property of a liquid by
virtue of which it resists its flow (oppose its flow). orThe force of friction which
one part of liquid offer to other part to resist its flow is called viscosity.Unit: In SI
system unit of viscosity is newton second per square meter (Ns/m2)

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Significance: Machines moving at slow speed should use more viscous lubricant and
machines with high speed should use less viscous fluid.

(ii) Viscosity Index:The rate of change of viscosity of lubricant withrespect to

temperature is called viscosity index.It has been seen that viscosity of lubricant
changes with change in temperature. Low viscosity index means viscosity of
lubricant falls rapidly with temperature and high viscosity index means viscosity
does not fall rapidly with temperature. It is measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Significance of viscosity index A fluid lubricant should have high viscosity
index(otherwise it will create problem)

(iii) Cloud point and pour point: The temperature below which a lubricant form a
cloudy appearance on cooling and pour point is that temperature at which oil
ceases to flow (as its turn into semi solid and loses its flow characteristics). So if
lubricant ceases to flow machine may stop and its working will effect.

Significance: A good lubricant should have low pour point so that it can be used
at low temperature. Olive oil begins tosolidify at around 4 oC.So by to knowing
cloud point and pour point we can know that at to what lowest temperature a
lubricant can be used safely.
(iv) Flash point:Flash point of a lubricant may be defined as the lowest temperature at
which it ignites for a very short moment (briefly) after vaporization but not
continue to burn after ignition. Flash point is lower than fire point.

Significance: Flash point is very important because with the help of this we can
find that at upto what temperature a lubricant can form an ignitable, mixture
which will burn further on increasing of temperature. At flash point vapour may
not be produced at a rate to sustain the fire Flash point of diesel fuel varies 52 0C
to 960C depending on type of diesel fuel. It is also very important for proper
handling of diesel fuel so flash points are experimentally calculated depending
upon density and quality of a fuel.

(v) Fire point: Fire point of a lubricant is thatminimum temperature at which vapours
of a lubricant continue to burn after being ignited even after source of ignition is
removed (lubricant will continue to burn for at least 5 seconds). Fire point of a
lubricant is few degree (near about 100C) higher then flash point.

Significance: it gives an idea about risk of fire hazards during storage and use of
fuel.This temperature point is very important because it helps in determining that
how a fuel is transported and stored.

(vi) Oiliness:The property of lubricant to form continuous film even at high

temperature and pressure is called oiliness.OrOiliness means covered with oil or

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 greasy. “Oiliness is defined as property of a substance by virtue of which one
fluid gives lower coefficient of friction than another substance of same
viscosity”.OrOiliness can also be defined as “the capacity of lubricant to stick on
the surface of machine under high pressure and load”. A good lubricant should
have good (high) oiliness.

Significance: Oiliness of a lubricant reduces wear and friction under different

conditions. So a lubricant should have proper oiliness required on the basis of its
application.

9.7 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF A LUBRICANT: As we have studied Physical

properties of lubricant. Similarly, Chemical properties of lubricant like (i) TAN, (ii)
emulsification, (iii) aniline points and (iv) iodine nature. These properties are described
below:

(i) TAN or TAV: TAN or TAV stands for total Acid Number or Total Acid value.

Definition:TAN or TAV: The amount of KOH (Potassium hydroxide) in

milligrams required to neutralize the free acids present in one gram of lubricant
(oil). Total Acid No is the measurement of acid present in the lubricant.

Significance: TAN No. is very important in selecting a good lubricant. Its value
should be less than 0.1. if it is more than 0.1 then lubricant will oxidize easily
which will further create corrosion problems.

Depending upon the oil’s formulation compressor oil may be able to maintain low
TAN.

A good lubricant should have low acidity or TAN or TAV.

Determination of TAN No. : TAN can be determined by volumetric and

potentiometric titrations.

(ii) Emulsification:Emulsion is a intimate mixture of oil and water so emulsification

may be defined as “Property of a lubricant to emulsify with water”. Emulsion
has property of absorbing dust particles and other foreign particles. These
particles after combining with emulsion cause abrasion of metals and in this way
role of a lubricant get disturbed.A good lubricant should not easily form emulsion.
Thus, while selecting good lubricant emulsification should also be tested.

Significance of emulsification:It a lubricant is forming emulsion then it will be

able to cause abrasion of metal and metal will become weak which will decrease
the life of machine. A good lubricant should not form emulsion if emulsion if

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are used which has very less chances of emulsion formation.

(iii) Aniline point:

Aniline is an aromatic organic compound: formula C6H5—NH2or having phenyl

group attached to amino group.

NH2

Definition: Aniline point may be defined as minimum temperature at which equal

volume of lubricant (oil) and aniline is completely miscible or form homogeneous
mixture.

Significance: A good lubricant should have adequate aniline value. If aniline

point is low then content of aromatic compound in oil will be more. So this value
gives an approximation for content of aromatic compounds in the oil. “High
aniline point indicates that fuel is highly paraffinic and very good ignition quality.

Diesel oil with aniline point below 49oC is probably risky to use.

Determination of aniline point: For the determination of aniline point equal

volume of aniline and lubricants are stirred continuously until to form a
homogeneous solution, when homogeneous solution is formed heating is stopped
and solution is allowed to cool. The temperature at which two given compound
(Aniline and aromatic compound (Lubricant)) separated out is called aniline
point.

(iv) Iodine value: Iodine value is also very important chemical property of lubricant
Definition: The amount of iodine in grams taken up by 100 grams of lubricant
(Oil, Fat or Wax) is called iodine value.
Significance: It is used to determine amount of unsaturated (C = C or C = C
bond) “More the iodine value of lubricant more will be unsaturated compound
present in it”. Example: Saturated oil, fats and waxes take up no iodine (because
of absence of double or triple bond) so there iodine value is zero.Olive oil is used
for making soap because of low iodine value (having less unsaturated). On the
other hand unsaturated lubricants have high iodine value (because of presence of
double or triple bond.)Drying oil is used in point and varnish industry because
these have high Iodine value (about 90).

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 Determination of Iodine value: Iodine value of a lubricant can be determined by
volumetric titration using sodium standard thiosulfate solution and starch
indicator.

Questions for Revision

1. Chemical substance that used to reduce frictional forces operating between two sliding metal
surfaces is known as ______.
a) Oil b) Lubricant c) Lubrication d) none
2. In machine with high load and low speed ______________ lubrication is employed.
a) Boundary b) Fluid film c) Both a & b d) none
3. Unit of viscosity is ________.
a) m2/s b) centistokes c) poise d) all
4. Graphite can act as ________ lubricant.
a) solid b) liquid c) Semi liquid d) none
5. A lubricant viscosity varies rapidly with temperature is said to have ___viscosity index.
a) high b) low c) moderate d) all
6. A lubricant viscosity dose not vary rapidly with temperature is said to have ___viscosity
index.
a) high b) low c) moderate d) all
7. The amount of KOH (Potassium hydroxide) in milligrams required to neutralize the free
acids present in one gram of lubricant (oil) is known as ________
a) TAN b) Coke number c) Iodine value d) none
8. Flash point of lubricating oil is lower than its _____________ point.
a) Melting b) Boiling c) Fire d) Center

Short answer questions

9. What is viscosity?
10. Define viscosity and viscosity index?
11. Mention examples of high and low viscous liquids.
12. Name a non metal which can act as solid lubricant?
13. Define an emulsion?
14. Expand TAN
15. Define friction?
16. What is lubricant?
17. Give the function of lubricant.
18. Give two examples of animal oil which are used as lubricant.

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19. In clocks, watches and sewing machine which type of lubrication is used?
20. Define oiliness?
21. Define flash point
22. Give the importance of flash point
Long answer questions
23. Explain thick film lubrication mechanism.
24. Describe thin film lubrication mechanism.
25. Write short note on
a) Physical properties of lubricant.
b) Chemical properties of lubricant.
26. Give important characteristic function of a good lubricant.

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. a 3. d 4. a
5. b 6. a 7. a 8. c

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 UNIT – 10
POLYMER AND PLASTIC
Learning Objectives: By learning this unit students will be able to:

▪ explain the chemistry of various polymers and plastics.

▪ identify the chemical substances which can undergo polymerization.
▪ verify suitability and select polymer/ plastic material for engineering applications.

10.1 POLYMER, MONOMER, AND DEGREE OF POLYMERIZATION: In almost all

different fields of life Polymers are largely used. Plastic buckets, cups, children toys,
kitchenware and many more things are made up of Polymers.
Polymers: Macromolecules obtained by combination of large number simple (small)
molecules are called polymers. The polymer contains repeated structure units.All the
macromolecules are not polymers but all polymers are macromolecules.OrPolymers are
high molecular mass (103 - 107µ) substances which consist of simple repeating structural
units joined together by covalent bonds.
Monomers: Monomers are simple molecules from which repeating structural units
(Polymers) are derived are called monomers.
Example ethene is monomer unit of Polyethene
The process by which simple molecules are converted into polymeris called
Polymerization.
Degree of Polymerization (DP):The number of repeating units which linked together to
form polymer is called degree of Polymerization.

Ethene (Monomers) Polyethene(Polymer)

Here ‘n’ units of ethene combine to form Polyethene. So ‘n’ is degree of polymerization.

10.2 MONOMERS AND USES OF PE, PVC, PS, TEFLON, NYLON-6,6 AND
BAKELITE:

1) Polyethene: Monomer= Ethene. Polyethene is poor conductor of electricity. On the

basis of density, low density and high density Polyethene are used for different
purposes.
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 a) Uses of Low Density Polyethene (LDPE):
i) These are transparent Polymers of moderate tensile strength. These are used as
packaging material in the form of thin plastic films and bags.
ii) Used in electric wires and cables as these are insulator of electricity.
iii) In manufacture of squeeze bottles, toys and flexible pipes.
b) High Density Polyethene:
HDPE have more toughness hardness and tensile strength
Uses:
i) It is used in the formation of containers like buckets, tubes.
ii) It is used in house wares, pipes and bottles
iii) It is also used for making toys for children.
3) Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC):
Monomer – Vinyl Chloride
Uses:
i) It is used in making rain coat and shower curtains
ii) Used as insulator for Coating wires, Cables and other Electric Gadgets
iii) It is used for making hand bags.
iv) It is also used for making water pipes.
4) PS (Polystyrene) :
Monomer: Styrene
Uses:
i) It is used for making Telephone, Radio, T.V. bodies and Refrigerator linings.
ii) Used as wrapping material due to its insulator properties.
iii) For making soft drink bottles.
iv) Also used in making of baby feeding bottles.
5) Teflon (Polytetrafluoroethene)
Monomer: Tetra fluoroethene
Uses
i) Because of its high thermal stability Teflon is used for
making nonstick utensils. To make non-stick a thin layer of
Teflon is coated on inner side of venal.
ii) It is used for making gaskets.
iii) It is used in no lubricating bearings and as filler of clothes.
iv) It is also used in valves and seals.
6) Nylon 6,6
Monomers – Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic acid. Nylon-6,6has high tensile
strength and do not rot. It is tough and somewhat elastic material.
Uses:
i) It is used in manufacture of carpets textile fibers.
ii) Used for making ropes and bristles for brushes
iii) For making elastic hosiery
iv) It is used as substitute for metals in bearings and gears.

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 7) Bakelite:
Monomer: Phenol and FormaldehydeBakelite is water resistant polymers and is a
good electric insulator.
Uses:
i) It is used in making combs, fountain pen barrels computer disc and photograph
record.
ii) Used in varnishes
iii) Used as binding glue for lamination
iv) Used as ion exchange resin in water filters
v) Also used in electric goods (switches, plugs) and also in making handles of
utensils.

10.3 BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO ADDITION AND CONDENSATION

POLYMERS; PE, PVC, PS TEFLON, NYLON6,6 AND BAKALITE.
On the basis of mode of Polymerization the Polymers have been divided into two groups
(A) Addition Polymers and
(B) Condensation Polymers

(A) Addition Polymers:The polymers which are obtained by addition of monomer in

growing polymeric chain are called addition polymer.
These are formed by repeated addition of large no of same or different monomers.
This process of addition by which different polymers are formed is called addition
polymerization. The different examples are given below:-

(i) PE: Polyethene

Ethene (Monomer) Polyethene (Polymer)

(ii) PVC: Polyvinylchloride

Vinyl Chloride Polyvinyl Chloride

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 (iii) Teflon: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethene)

Tetra floroethylene Polytetrafloroethylene

(iv) PS: Polystyrene

Polystyrene

(B) Condensation Polymers:The polymers which are obtained by series of

condensation reaction are called condensation polymers.
This type of Polymers are formed by repeated addition of large numbers of
monomers molecules with elimination of simple molecules like H2O, Alcohol and
Ammonia takes place examples Nylon 66 and Bakelite.
Examples:
i) Formation of Nylon 6,6:
Monomers:Haxamethylenediamine and adipicacidboth of these
monomers combine or polymerise to form Nylon 6,6. This reaction takes
place at 525 K and removal of n water molecules takes place.

Nylon 6,6

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 ii) Bakelite:
Monomers:Phenol and Formaldehyde formortho-hydroxymethylphenol
and para-hydroxylmethylphenol, both these polymerize to from Bakelite.
This polymerization process also involves removal of n number of H2O
molecules.
OH OH OH

OH
+ H CHO +
OH
o-hydroxymethylphenol p-hydroxymethylphenol

ortho-hydroxymethylphenol + para-hydroxylmethylphenol →Bakelite

10.4 DEFINITION OF (A) PLASTICS (B) THERMOPLASTIC AND (C)

THERMOSETTING POLYMERS AND DIFFERENCES

a) Plastic:
It is a group of materials either synthetic or naturally occurring which may be shaped
when soft and then they are hardened to retain given shape. Plastic is also a Polymer.
b) Thermoplastic:
These are linear, slightly branched polymers which are hard at room temperature.These
become soft and viscous on heating and again become rigid on cooling.
Example:Polyethene, Teflon and Polystyrene.

c) Thermosetting Plastic:
On heating these polymers undergo permanent change in chemical composition to give
a hard; infusibleand insoluble mass. These are semi fluid whose molecular mass islow.
They become hard after heating as due to the formation of cross link between different
polymeric chains. Example: Bakelite

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 Table 10.1 Difference between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Plastic

Thermoplastic Thermosetting Plastic

1) It can be melted and recycled 1) It cannot be melted and recycled.
2) It is two-dimensional with no cross 2) It is three-dimensional with cross links
links
3) It is prepared mostly by additional 3) It is prepared by Condensation
Polymerization Polymerization.
4) These are mostly processed by 4) These are mostly processed by specific
conventional methods such as methods such as compression, transfer
injection molding and below molding and casting
5) These are used for making combs, 5) Thermosetting plastic like melamine is
toys, container & polybags etc. used for making floors, tiles and
example : Polyethene, PVC and nylon kitchenwares. Bakelite is used to make
electric switches. Example: Bakelite
and melamine
6) These are soluble in organic solvents 6) These are not soluble in organic
solvents

10.5 USES OF POLYMER AND PLASTIC IN DAILY LIFE AND IN INDUSTRIES.

(a) Uses of Polymers: Polymers are used in everyday life for many purposes:

1. It making electronic components: like, DVD

2. In making paints, plastic bottles and polybags and cables etc.
3. For medical equipment’s like medical cup, Heart valves, medical key boards, test
tubes and Petri dishes etc.
4. Natural Polymers like cotton, silk, wool and rubber are used for many purposes in
daily life.
5. Used for construction purposes to insulate ceiling walls floors etc.
6. Teflon is used to make nonstick cook wares.
7. Nylon is used for textile &fibers
8. Bakelite is a non-conductor so it is used in radioand telephone coating and cables
coveringsetc.
9. Plastic is used for packaging or for wrapping materials.
10. In making house hold items like bucket, mug, water bottles, bowls, plates and
many more.
11. In making automobiles, furniture and toys.
12. It is used to make ropes that are very strong glues and paints
13. All disposable items, baby products, containers.
14. In agriculture – Irrigation, drainage pipes, fishing nets etc are made up of Plastics
15. For making raincoats, toothbrushes, washing machines and laundry detergents.
16. As fillers to fill cushions and also used in making photographic film.

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Questions for Revision

1. Chemical processes in which simple molecules are converted into polymers are called
___________.
a) diamerisation b) polymerization c) monomer d) none
2. Monomers of teflon is _______________________.
a) vinyl chloride b) tetrafluroethene c) styrene d) ethene
3. Monomers of PVC is _______________________.
a) vinyl chloride b) tetrafluroethene c) styrene d) ethene
4. PVC is _______________________ polymer.
a) addition b) condensation c) homo d) both a & c
5. Nylon 6,6 is a ___________ polymer.
a) addition b) condensation c) homo d) both a & c
Short answer questions

6. Define Polymer.
7. Define monomer.
8. What is degree of Polymerization?
9. What is copolymer?
10. What is homopolymer?
11. Expand PTFE and PVC.
12. Give two uses of low density polymers.
13. Give monomers of Nylon6,6.
14. Give two examples of thermoplastics.
15. Give two examples of Thermosetting Plastic.
16. Give two uses of high density Polymers.
17. Give two examples of Polymers which are formed by addition of different Monomers.
18. What are monomers of Nylon6,6? Give their chemical names.

Long answer questions

19. Give Structure of Poly-ethene.

20. How the following polymers prepared? Give chemical reactions involved.
a) PVC b) Nylon 6,6 c) Bakelite d) Teflon e) PS

Answers to objective type questions:

1. b 2. b 3. a 4. d 5. b

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