Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.
Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2022
Civil Engineering & allied Stream (CBCS Scheme)
First Semester Engineering Degree Examination
USN:
Subject Title: Chemistry for Civil Engineering Stream 22CHEC12/22
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each Module.
Q No. Module – 1 Marks
a Describe the manufacturing of cement by wet method 7
Define Refractories. Mention the properties and applications of refractories
Q1 b
materials.
7
c Explain the properties and applications of Iron and its alloys 6
OR
a Describe the preparation of Soda Lime Glass. 7
Q2 b Explain the testing of Cement by EDTA method. 7
c Explain the properties and applications of Aluminium and its alloys 6
Module – 2
a Illustrate the Construction and Working of Photovoltaic Cell 7
Define Secondary Batteries. Explain Construction and working of Li – ion
Q3 b 7
Battery.
Discuss the following types of Corrosion:
c 6
a. Differential Metal Corrosion b. Differential aeration Corrosion
OR
a Explain the Electrochemical corrosion of steel in Concrete. 7
Describe the following Corrosion control methods
Q4 b a. Galvanizing b. Sacrificial Anode method 7
c Explain the construction and working of Methanol oxygen fuel cell. 6
Module – 3
a Describe the estimation of Total Hardness by using EDTA solution. 7
In a COD test, 30.2cm3 and 14.5 cm3 of 0.04N FAS solutions are required for a
Q5 b blank and Sample titration respectively. The volume of sample used was 25 Cm3. 7
Find the COD of the sample solution.
c Define Nanomaterials. Explain the synthesis of Nanomaterials by Sol-gel method. 6
OR
Explain the Size dependent properties of Nanomaterials with example,
a 7
a. Surface area b. Catalytic property
Write a note no Carbon Nanotubes. Mention its properties and applications of
b 7
Carbon Nanotubes.
Q6 100ml of sample water required 18ml of 0.01M EDTA of titration using EBT
indicator. In another experiment 100ml of the sample of water was boiled and
c precipitate was removed by filtration required 9.0ml of 0.01M EDTA using EBT 6
indicator. Calculate (i) Total Hardness (ii) Permanent Hardness (iii) Temporary
Hardness.
Module – 4
a Explain the synthesis, properties and applications of Polyethylene. 7
Q7 b Describe the Synthesis, properties and applications of Polypropylene. 7
c Mention the properties and applications of Geo Polymer Concrete. 6
OR
A polymer sample contains 100, 200, 300 and 400 molecules having molecular
a mass 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 respectively. Calculate the number average and 7
weight average molecular masses of the polymer.
Q8 Define Biodegradable Polymers. Explain the synthesis and applications of
b 7
Polylactic acid.
c Explain the Condensation and Free Radical polymerization process with example. 6
Module – 5
Define the following terms with examples,
a a. Phase b. Component c. Degree of freedom. 7
Q9 b With the help of neat phase diagram, describe the Lead – Silver system. 7
c Explain the determination of pH of Soil sample using pH Sensors. 6
OR
a Illustrate the Principle and Instrumentation of Potentiometric Sensors. 7
Q 10 b Describe the Instrumentation and applications of Conductometric Sensors. 7
c What is Phase rule? Explain the terms involved in it with examples. 6
