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GXCYT122: Chemistry for for Group A & B)
Science (Common
Science (9 Hours) and cell
Module 1: and Corroston single electrode
Electrochemistry Nernst equation for -Construction and (Nu-
Electrochemical
ing - Electrochemical
Cell- Electrode
series
potential-
- Applications
electrodes--Glass
electrode
Calomel &pH Measurement--Conductivity-
SHE& Electrode
Work-
merical problems)- Reference
cell (acid elec-
meter. Li-ion battery & H, - O, fuel
Measurement using Digital conductivity
trolyte only) construction and working. medium) -
Corrosion - Electrochemical coTOsion mechanism (acidic & alkaline Galvanic
Sacrificial anodic protection and
series - Corrosion control methods - Cathodic Protection -
Electroless plating of copper
copper -
pressed curent cathodic protection -Electroplating of
Module 2: Materials for Electronic Applications (9 Hrs) - Sol gel & Chen
Nanomaterials - Classification based on Dimension & Materials- SynthesiS
Nanotubes, Fullerenes, Graphene &
eal Keduction - Applications of nanomaterials Carbon
Carbon Quantum Dots - structure, properties & application.
Polymers - Fire Retardant Polymers- Halogenated & Non-halogenated polymers (Examples
only)-Conducting Polymers-Classification-Polyaniline &Polypyrrole-synthesis, properties and
applications.
Organic electronic materials and devices -construction, working and applications of Or
ganic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) & Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). Materials used in
Quantum computing Technology,Super capacitors, Spintronics.
Module 3: Molecular Spectroscopy and Analytical Techniques (9 Hours)
Spectroscopy- Types of spectra- Molecular energy levels - Beer Lambert's law - Numeri
cal problems - Electronic Spectroscopy -Principle, Types of electronic transitions -Role of
conjugation in absorption maxima- Instrumentation-Applications - Vibrational spectroscopy -
Principle- Number of vibrational modes - Vibrational modes of CO, and H,O- Applications
Thermal Analysis: Dielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA) of Polymers- Working and Applica
tion.
Electron Microscopic Techniques: SEM - Principle, instrumentation and Applications.
Module 4: Environmental Chemistry (9Hrs)
Water characteristics - Hardness - Types of hardness- Temporary and
tages of hardwater -Degree of hardness (Numericals) Water Permanent - Disadvan
softening methods-lon exchange
process-Principle, procedure and advantages. Reverse osmosis - principle, process and
advan
tages. - Water disinfection methods - chlorination-Break point
irradiation. Dissolved oxygen (DO), BOD and COD- Definition &chlorination, ozone and UV
Waste Management: Sewage water treatment- Primary, Significance
agram -Trickling filter and UASB process. E Secondary and Tertiary - Flow di
andreuse. Chemistry of climate change- Waste, Methods of disposal - recycle, recov
Greenhouse Gases-Ozone Depletion-Sustainable
Development- an introduction to Sustainable Development Goals

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SAMPLE QUESTON PAPER I

API Abdul Kalam Technological University
First Semester/SecondSemester B. Tech Degree Exarninaticon
Course Code: GXCYTI22

Course Name: CHEMISTRY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ELECTRICAL

SCIENCE (2024 Scheme)
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A

Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks

4+
1. Write the cell reaction and calculate the EMF of A/ AlOLM//SrjoM/Sno01 Mcell
at 25°C. (3)

2. Mention any three advantages of electroless plating over electroplating. (3)

3. What are supercapacitors? Give any two advantages of it over batteries. (3)
4. Explain the chemical method for the synthesis of polypyrolle. (3)
5. Name and state the law which governs the absorption of light by molecules ofa solution.
(3)
6. Give the principle and any two applications of scanning electron microscopy. (3)
7. Define BOD and give its significance. (3)
8. List any three sustainable development goals. (3)

PART B

Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks.

Module 1

9. (a) Explain the construction and working of hydrogen-oxygen fuelcell which uses acid
electrolyte in it. (6)
(b) Give the importance of automatic circuit breakers in Li-ion battery specitying the
anode reaction during charging. (3)
10. (a) Discuss the oxygen absorption electrochemical mechanism for the corrosion of iron.
(6)
(b) Write a brief note on Helmholtz electrical double layer and single electrode poten
tial. (3)

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Module 2

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(b) Write ashort note on sol-gel
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12. (a) Explain the classification of conducting
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(b) Discuss the properties and applications of
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solution of concentration 0.04 M shows absorbance of 0.44 at 620 nm using

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14. (a) Discuss the various types of electronic transitions (6)
troscopy.
the number of
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vibrational modes for HCN and CeH. (3)

Module 4

15. (a) Discuss the action of chlorine as a disinfectant. What is break point chlorination?
Write any two advantages of breakpoint chlorination. (5)
(b) Explain greenhouse gases and greenhouse effect. (4)

16. (a) Explain primary, secondary and tertiary process involved in sewage water treatment
with the help of ffowdiagram. (9)

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