Sinhgad College of Engineering

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Applied Science I Section I (Chemistry)

Unit I: Polymers

Q. Questions Marks
No.
1. Define: 1 mark
i) Functionality of monomer ii) Glass transition temperature each
iii) Degree of polymerization iv) Thermo softening polymers v)
Thermosetting polymers vi) Monomer vii) vulcanization viii) co
polymer ix) mastication
2. Compare: 4 each
i) Addition/chain & Condensation/step polymerization
ii)Thermosoftening & thermosetting polymers
iii) LDPE & HDPE
iv) Natural rubber & vulcanized rubber
3. What do you mean by glass transition temperature? Give its 4
significance
4. Explain 6
i) Number average molecular weight of polymers.
ii) Weight average molecular weight of polymers.
5. Classify the polymers on the basis of: 4 each
i) Type of monomer, iii) Polymerization Reaction,
ii) Thermal Behavior, iv) Polymerization Mechanism
6. Explain mechanism of addition Polymerization with suitable 4
example
7. Explain mechanism of condensation Polymerization with suitable 4
example
8. Give synthesis, properties and applications of : 3 each
PE, PP, PVC, PS, ABS, neoprene(GR-M) and SBR(Buna-S), Epoxy
Resin, Silicone Rubber
9. What are plastics? Give an account on the compounding of plastic. 6
10. Give the structure of natural rubber and explain various steps 4
involved in isolation
11. Give reason: Natural rubber is more reactive 2
12. What is vulcanization of rubber? Give the structural changes 6
taking place during vulcanization. State the effects on properties
of rubber
13. Write a note on : 4
1) conducting polymer 4) Polymerization Mechanism marks
2) Biodegradable polymer 5) Thermally stable polymers each
3) Liquid crystal polymer 6) Polymer recycling
14. What is plastic recycling? What are the types of recycling 6
 processes?
15. What are intrinsic and extrinsic conducting polymers? 4

Unit II : VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS

Q. Questions Marks
No.
1. Define : 1 each
i)Volumetric analysis, ii) Titration, iii)Titrant, iv)Titre,
v)Indicator, vi)Equivalence Point vii) End Point, viii)Strength,
ix)Standard solution, x)Neutralization point, xi)Normality,xii)
Molarity, xiii)Molality, xiv)Mole Fraction, xv)Equivalent Weight,
xvi)Molecular Wt., xvii)Primary Standard solution,
xviii)Secondary Standard solution
2. How will you prepare 1M and 1N solution of: NaOH, H2SO4, Oxalic 2-3
Acid, K2Cr2O7, KMnO4, Na2S2O3, I2, FeSO4 (atomic weights will be each
given)
3. What are primary standard substances? Give their characteristics 6
with examples.
4. What are secondary standard substances? Give their significance, 4
characteristics with examples.
5. Discuss Ostwald’s theory of pH indicators Or Why does a typical 6
acid-base indicator exhibit its color change over a range of 2 pH
units?
6. Explain the titration curve for SA – SB/SA – WB/SB - WA titration 7
and mention suitable indicators for the same.
7. What are polybasic acids? Explain the titration of H3PO4 with 6
NaOH.
8. Why it is impossible to titrate all three protons of H3PO4 in aqueous 2
solution?
9. Among following indicators which is suitable for NH4OH with HCl 4
titration? Why? (1) Phenolphthalein, (2) Methyl red, (3) Methyl
orange
10. What is precipitation titration? State different methods used & 7
Explain any one of them.
11. Give the role of indicators used in Fajan’s method for the 6
determination of halides.
12. Explain Volhard’s method for determination of chloride ions. 6
13. Give principle of Mohr’s method & Volhard’s method. 2 each
14. How will you determine hardness of water using the 6
complexometric titration method?
15. Explain internal, external and self indicators in redox titrations. 3
Note Numericals
Unit III : Solid State & Material Chemistry

Q. Questions Marks
No.
1. Define 1 mark
i) Unit cell, iii) space lattice, iii) atomic packing factor, iv) Isotropy, each
v) Anisotropy vi) Coordination number vii) lattice plane viii)
crystallography ix) point defect x) line defect xi) radius ratio
2. State the law of symmetry. What are the types of symmetries in 7
cubic crystal? Explain.
3. Why Miller indices are preferred over Weiss indices? 4
4. Draw the following planes for the given cubic system with 6
intercepts,
i) (a, b, c) ii) (1/2a, b, c) iii) (a, 1/2b, ∞c) iv) (∞a, b, c) v)
(2a,1/3b,c)
vi) (-a, b, 2c)
5. Determine total number of elements of symmetry for a cubic 4 each
crystal system.
6. Calculate APF for SC & BCC / SC & FCC. 3 each
7. Calculate radius ratio for ionic solids having CN = 3/ 4/ 6/8 4
8. Give significance of radius ratio with respect to geometry & size of 6
ion
9. State Bragg’s law and derive Bragg’s equation 6
10. Differentiate between Frenkel & Schotkky defects 4
11. Define line defect. Give reasons for line defect & state the effects 4
of line defects on the properties of crystal.
12. Explain the structure and applications of zinc sulphide. 6
13. Explain structure, properties and applications of i) Polypyrrole ii) 3 each
Polythiophene iii) Graphite iv) SWNT v) Tetrathiafulvalene
vi) Fullerenes
14. Define liquid crystals. Give different types & their applications 6
15. Explain the formation and conductivity of charge transfer 6
compounds with respect to TTF.
Note Numericals based on
1. Weiss & Miller indices
2. Bragg’s law
3. radius ratio