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This document outlines the examination structure for a Bachelor of Engineering course in Applied Chemistry at Pokhara University for Spring 2024. It includes various questions on topics such as electrochemical cells, air pollution, transition elements, reaction mechanisms, photovoltaic cells, and polymers. Candidates are instructed to answer in their own words and the exam consists of multiple sections with specific marks allocated to each question.

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Applied Chemistry

This document outlines the examination structure for a Bachelor of Engineering course in Applied Chemistry at Pokhara University for Spring 2024. It includes various questions on topics such as electrochemical cells, air pollution, transition elements, reaction mechanisms, photovoltaic cells, and polymers. Candidates are instructed to answer in their own words and the exam consists of multiple sections with specific marks allocated to each question.

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POKHARA UNIVERSIT Y

Level: Bachelor Semester: Spring Year : 2024


Programme: BE Full Marks: 100
Course: Applied Chemistry Pass Marks: 45
Time : 3 hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the questions.
1. a) What are the differences between a galvanic cell and electrolytic cell? 8
A galvanic cell consists of two electrode, zinc and lead, zinc
electrode is immersed in 0.1 M zinc ion solution and lead electrode in
0.02 M lead ion solution. Calculate the emf of the cell at 298 K.
Write the equations of electrode process and represent the cell
schematically. Given that Eo(Zn++/Zn)=- 0.76 volt and Eo(Pb++/ Pb)= - 0.13
volt.
OR
Define electrochemical series. Write the applications of
electrochemical series. From the following data, calculate the emf of
cell at 250C.
E0 Ni2+ /Ni= - 0.25V
E0 Cu2+ /Cu = + 0.34V
[Ni++] = 0.1M, [ Cu2+ ]= 0.2M
-1 -1
R = 8.314 J mol K
F = 96500C
b) Differentiate between Zn-Cu and Ni-Cd batteries illustrating with 7
suitable diagram and the involved cell reactions.
2. a) Define air pollution. Write cause, effect and preventive measure of 8
air pollution.
b) Define hardness of water. How can you determine free chlorine in 7
the water sample in laboratory? How can you determine permanent
hardness of water in lab.
OR
Define alkalinity and COD. How do you measure alkalinity and
dissolved oxygen in laboratory, explain.

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3. a) Write the electronic configuration of first series transition elements. 8
Explain why 𝑍𝑛𝑠𝑜4 and 𝑇𝑖𝑜2 are colorless.
b) Describe the various characteristics of transition elements. 7
4. a) Differentiate between SN1 and SN2 reaction. Give the mechanism and 8
stereochemistry of SN1 reaction in favors of tertiary butyl bromide in
presence of aqueous NaOH solution.
b) Differentiate E1 and E2 reactions with mechanism and kinetics. 7
5. a) What are photovoltaic cells? Explain its basic principle and mention 7
some of its major applications.
b) Define cement with its types and chemistry. And describe the setting 8
and hardening mechanism of cement.
6. a) What are polymers and polymerization? Differentiate addition 8
polymer from the condensation polymer giving suitable example of
each.
b) How do biodegradable polymers differ from non-biodegradable 7
polymer? Explain with suitable examples.
7. Write short notes on: (Any two) 2×5
a) Acid-Base titration
b) Buffer Solution and pH measurement
c) Saytzef's Rule

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