Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

Model Question Paper-2 with effect from 2022

Subject Title: Chemistry for Electrical & Electronics Engg. Stream 22CHEE12/22
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

MODULE 1 Marks
What are conductors, insulators and semiconductors explain with an example
a 7
for each.
Q.1 b Describe the purification of electronic grade silicon from quartz by Float Zone 6
method
Explain the synthesis of polyacetylene by Zeigler Natta catalyst, along with its
c 7
conducting mechanism
OR
a Define the following (i) conducting polymers (ii) Number average molecular 6
weight (iii) Weight average molecular weight.
Q.2 b What is electroless plating? Describe electroless plating of copper in the 7
manufacture of double - sided PCB.
A polydisperse sample of polystyrene is prepared by mixing three monodisperse
c samples in the following proportions. 10g of 1000 molecular weight, 20g of 7
40000 molecular weight and 30g of 50000 molecular weight. Determine
number average and weight average molecular weight. Find the index of
polydispersity.
MODULE 2
a What are batteries? Explain the d i f f e r e n t c o m p o n e n t s o f a battery 6
examples.
Q.3 b What are fuel cells? Explain the construction and working of polymer- 7
oxygen fuel cell.
c Explain the construction and working of Vanadium flow battery. Mention its 7
applications.
OR
Explain the construction and working of Lithium-polymer battery. Mention its
a 7
applications.
Q.4 b What are photovoltaic cells? Describe the construction and working of a 7
photovoltaic cell. Mention its advantages and disadvantages.
c What are fuel cells? What are batteries? Mention few differences between them.
6
 MODULE 3
a What is metallic corrosion? Explain its technological importance 7
Q.5 b Explain Anodization of Aluminium, and mention its applications.. 7
c What is CPR? A thick brass sheet of area 100 inch2 is exposed to moist air. After 1 6
years of period, it was found to experience a weight loss 100 g due to corrosion. If
the density of brass is 8.73 g/cm3. Calculate CPR in mpy and mmpy.
OR
Explain differential metal corrosion with an example
a 6
Q.6 b Describe galvanizing and mention its applications. 7
c What is e-waste? Describe the effects of e-waste on environment and human 7
health
MODULE 4
What are nanomaterials? Explain effect of size on Surface area, conducting
a 7
properties of nanomaterials.
Q.7 b Write a note on nanophotonics and nanosensors. 6
What are QLED’S? Mention its properties along with their applications.
c 7
OR
a What are OLED’S? Mention its properties along with their applications. 7
Q.8 b Describe the synthesis of nanomaterials by Co-precipitation method with 7
example.
c What are perovskite materials? Give the properties and applications of 6
perovskite materials in optoelectronic devices.
MODULE 5
What are r e f e r e n c e electrodes? Explain the construction and working
a 7
principle of Calomel electrode.
Q.9 b Explain the working principle and applications of colorimetric sensor. 7
What are concentration cells? Represent a cell formed by immersing two silver
c 6
electrodes in silver nitrate solutions of concentration 0.05 and 0.2 M. Write the
reactions and find the emf of the cell.
OR
a What are Conductometric sensors? Explain the principle, instrumentation and 7
the application of conductometric sensor in the estimation of weak acids.
Q.10 Mention different types of electrodes? Describe how Ph of the given electrode
b 7
measured using glass electrode.
c Explain how the strength of a weak acid determined using a conductometric 6
sensor.