Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3110001 Chemistry Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semesters 1 and 2 · Subject code 3110001
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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16 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 32 repeated 3110001 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation.
(b)
4 marks

Explain the principle of UV-VIS spectroscopy and list down main components of UV-VIS spectrophotometer.

(c)
7 marks

What is meant by hardness of water? what are the common units of measurement of hardness of water? Give relationship between various unit.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Draw a well labelled diagram of fractional distillation of crude petroleum showing its various fractions.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Winter 2025 Q3b, Winter 2024 Q4c, Summer 2023 Q3b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
State Lambert and Beer’s law and deduce its mathematical expression.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q4b

(c)
7 marks

Describe sacrificial anodic method for corrosion prevention with an example.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

What do you understand by electrochemical corrosion? Explain mechanism of electrochemical corrosion.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c, Winter 2025 Q2c, Winter 2024 Q2c

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Outline the applications of nanotechnology in medicine.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Write a brief note on pH Meter.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Explain the suitable method to analyze the percentage of moisture, volatile matter and ash content in a coal sample.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1c, Winter 2025 Q1c, Summer 2025 Q5c, Summer 2023 Q2c

(a)
3 marks

What are the effects of nanoscale dimension on mechanical and optical properties of material?

(b)
4 marks
What is spectroscopy? Write the application of IR spectroscopy.
(c)
7 marks
Write a note proximate and ultimate analysis of coal.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Define terms:
aElectron negativity b. Ionization enthalpy c. Electron affinity

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a

(b)
4 marks
What is an enzyme? Give its application in alcohol synthesis.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

What is corrosion? Do you think rusting is electrochemical process? Justify with the help of involved redox reactions.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c, Winter 2025 Q2c, Winter 2024 Q2c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
Write a brief note on physical properties of metals.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b, Winter 2024 Q2b, Winter 2023 Q2a

(b)
4 marks

Define terms: Covalent bond , Ionic bond, polar covalent bond, and non- polar covalent bond.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Explain the fermentation processes for preparation of Ethanol.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Winter 2025 Q4c, Winter 2024 Q5c OR, Summer 2023 Q4c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Distinguish between absorption and emission spectra.

Also asked in Summer 2023 Q3a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
What is vulcanization of Rubber? Why vulcanization is done?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR, Winter 2025 Q1b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Write short note on softening of hard water by Lime soda process.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q1c, Winter 2023 Q1c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Give labelled schematic diagram for treatment of waste water.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers
What are alloys? Give example and explain why alloying is done?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c OR, Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2023 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

Explain the preparation, properties and use of the following polymers:- (a) Buna-S rubber (b) Nylon 6:6

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q3c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Chemistry (Summer 2024, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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