Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination

GTU 3110001 Chemistry Summer 2024 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110001
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

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

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

4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)

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

3 Marks
(b)
State Lambert and Beer’s law and deduce its mathematical expression.
4 Marks
(c)

Describe sacrificial anodic method for corrosion prevention with an example.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

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

7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Outline the applications of nanotechnology in medicine.
3 Marks
(b)
Write a brief note on pH Meter.
4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

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

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

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define terms:
aElectron negativity b. Ionization enthalpy c. Electron affinity
3 Marks
(b)
What is an enzyme? Give its application in alcohol synthesis.
4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write a brief note on physical properties of metals.
3 Marks
(b)

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

4 Marks
(c)
Explain the fermentation processes for preparation of Ethanol.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Distinguish between absorption and emission spectra.
3 Marks
(b)
What is vulcanization of Rubber? Why vulcanization is done?
4 Marks
(c)
Write short note on softening of hard water by Lime soda process.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Give labelled schematic diagram for treatment of waste water.
3 Marks
(b)
What are alloys? Give example and explain why alloying is done?
4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions 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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