Code No.

07A1BS06 UNIT-3

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

1. Write chemical reactions taking place using stress corrosion of brass. illustrate the
reaction involved in differential aeration corrosion with reference to the iron
materials
2. How iron corrodes in neutral or alkaline solutions ?what are the laws of oxide
film growth during corrosion
3. How material selection and design can prevent carrion? Which protective
coatings can be used for corrosion prevention and explain the mechanism of
differential aeration . give two examples where differential aeration effect are
seen
4. Explain the type of corrosion occurring in the following cases
a)bolt and nut made from different metals are in contact with each other
b)deposition of small particles of dust on iron surfaces
5. What is meant by “passivity”? comment on use of aluminium in place of cathodic
protection of iron from rusting
6. How can galvanic corrosion be controlled ? how is steel protected cathodically?
Give example
7. Explain sacrificial anodic protection method of controlling corrosion.write in brief
on impressed current method of cathodic protection
8. Explain differential aeration corrosion. What are the factors which effect the rate
of corrosion
9. How do the following factors influence the rate of corrosion a) polorisation
b)electrode potential
10. Explain the following methods of corrosion control a)cathodic protection b)
galvanization
11. What is corrosion, describe the mechanism of electro chemical corrosion by :
a)hydrogen evolution b)oxygen absorbsion
12. State and explain pilling bed worth rule, Discuss in detail about chemical
corrosion
13. What is pitting corrosion ? describe the mechanism of electro chemical corrosion .
discuss the role oxygen in corrosion cells?
14. Describe the various factors affecting the rate of corrosion, define the
corrosion ,name the different theories of corrosion, describe galvanic corrosion?
15. Define corrosion . explain losses due to corrosion. Give the classification of
corrosion according to environment or surrounding ,distinguish between anodic
and cathodic protection

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Code No. 07A1BS06 UNIT-4

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

1. What are the ingredients of an oil? state their role, and write two methods of paint
application
2. Write spray painting and dipping methods of paint application and write names
and functions of thinners and fillers in paints
3. Write short note on “luminous paints” and what is the difference between
fluorescent paint and phosphorescent? give one example each for fluorescent
pigment and phosphorescent pigment
4. Write note on mechanical methods of surface cleaning and write method of metal
surface preparation by sand blasting prior to finishing
5. What is meant by acid pickling and what is its use? how is galvanization of iron
particles carried out?
6. Write short note on anodizing and electroplating? What is cementation and how is
it done?
7. What is known as metal finishing? Give a brief account of electroplating. and
write one method of each galvanizing and tinning
8. Why iron pipe is galvanized? Write two methods of surface preparation? Explain
the importance of tinning in corrosion
9. Mention distinguishes between electro plating and electrolous plating and
mention their advantages
10. Discuss the role of following factors on the nature of electro deposit: a)current
density b) throwing power of plating bath c)pH
11. Explain electro plating as on anti corrosive device? Give an account of nickel
plating
12. Explain the term decomposition potential . mention its significance with reference
to electro deposition of metals
13. What are the constituents of paints give example .what are their functions
14. What is sand flasting ? what are the different types of corrosion resistant floor
finishes? Explain
15. What is the process for chromium plating? Explain its main objectives and uses
.explain why chromium plating has nickel undercoat?

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Code No. 07A1BS06 UNIT-5

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

1. Distinguish between thermoplastic & thermosetting polymers or resins & discuss

with examples the types of polymerization.
2. Define thermoplastic polymers and give two examples,and define the term
polymer
3. What is chain polymerization and explain the steps involved and explain the
process of step growth polymerization with examples
4. Explain the effect of structure on the properties of a polymer also explain the
strength of polymer
5. What is meant by compounding of plastics what are the different constituents of
compounding plastics write their uses
6. Write short notes on silicones ,how are they manufactured and write about
compounding of rubber
7. What is glass transition temperature discuss the parameters effecting the glass
transition temperature. what is its significance
8. Why do all simple organic molecules not produce polymers and why are plastics
indispensable in every day life
9. Give reason: a)natural rubber need vulcanization b) pvc is soft whereas bakelites
is hard
10. What is meant by reinforced plastics and condensation polymerization
11. What is latex?how is natural rubber isolated from it what is vulcanization? How
does it improve the property of natural rubber
12. Write on : 1) free radical polymerization 2)cationic polymerization 3)silicone
resins
13. How is crepe rubber obtained from latex? What are the ingredients used in
compounding of plastics? Explain their importance
14. Distinguish between nylon-6 and nylon-66
15. How are Teflon and nylon different from one and another? Describe briefly the
industrial applications of polymer, write a note on foamed plastics

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