Solved question paper for CHEM May-2017 (DIPLOMA 1st-2nd)
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Chemistry May-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Information Technology • 1st-2nd • May-2017
CHEM (chemistry) for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering 1st-2nd semester students is collected here as subject-wise previous year question papers and old papers for quick revision. Students can use these PYQ papers to understand the exam pattern, check repeated questions, and prepare important topics in a simple, semester-wise way. This page helps you find and download diploma question paper PDFs for CHEM and review common unit-wise questions before exams. BRpaper is not the official website of the Punjab State Board of Technical Education, and the papers here are meant for study reference and exam preparation only.
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SECTION – A
Q1 (a) Fill in the blanks.
i. Calcination is heating the ore in the______ of air.
Very Short Answer 10x1=10 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAlimited supply
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The purest form of iron is ______.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAWrought
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The metal acting as ______ is always get corroded.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAiron
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Producer gas is a mixture of ______.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMACO2 +H2
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Dec 2018 Producer gas is a mixture of CO and _______.
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Dec 2018 Producer gas is a mixture of CO and _______
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May 2016
Producer gas is a mixture of CO & _____________.
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Dec 2016
Producer gas is mixture of ............ and .................... .
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May 2015 Producer gas is a mixture of _________ and ___________.
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A good fuel should possess ______ ignition temperature.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAmoderate
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The unit of viscosity is ______.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAcatalyst
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May 2019 The unit of viscosity is _______.
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May 2018
The unit of viscosity is ……………………. .
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Dec 2018 Units of viscosity are _______.
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Dec 2018 Units of viscosity are _______
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Lime acts as a ______ in silica bricks.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA -
Enamel is pigmented ______.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAVinyl chloride
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The monomer of polyvinylchloride is ______.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAm2s-1
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Dec 2018 The monomer unit of PVC is _______.
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Dec 2018 The monomer unit of PVC is _______
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Dec 2017
The monomer of PVC is _________.
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May 2015 The monomer of PVC is _________.
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A pigment imparts ______ to paint.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAcoloring
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May 2019 A pigment imparts _______ to paint.
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Fill in the blanks.
i. Combustion of a fuel is an exothermic process.
Very Short Answer 5x1=5 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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Mineral oils are good in oiliness.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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Nylon -66 is obtained by addition polymerization reaction.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFalse
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Corrosion involves oxidation process.
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMATrue
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A forestation causes air pollution
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAFalse
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SECTION – B
Q2. Attempt any ten questions.
a. Explain Froth flotation process for the concentration of sulphide ores.
Short Answer 10x3=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAThis method is used for concentration of sulphide ores of copper, zinc and lead. In this method, powdered ore is put in a tank full of water. And then, some Pine oil is added to it. In the tank, the particles of sulphide ores wetted by pine oil whereas the gangue (impurities like rock particles, sand, etc.) particles are wetted by water. Then air is passed through this mixture. This results in the agitation of water in tank. Which cause the sulphide ore particles to stick with the oil and rise to the surface in the form of the froth? The gangue particle being heavier remains behind at the bottom of water tank. The froth is separated and concentrated sulphide ore is obtained from it.
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Dec 2017
SECTION-B
Q3. Attempt any six questions.
a. Explain Froth floation process for the concentration of sulphide ore.
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May 2016
SECTION B
Q.2 Attempt any SIX questions:
(i) Explain Froth floatation process for the concentration of sulphide ore.
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What is the difference between cast iron, wrought iron and steel?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAWrought Iron
Cast Iron
Steel
COMPOSITION
Purest form contains up to 0.25%C
Crude form containing 2.4 C
Midway
MELTING PT.
1500 C
1200 C
1300-1400 C
HARDNESS
Cannot be hardened or tempered
Hard, hardened by heating & sudden cooling
Can be hardened and tempered
STREGNTH
Compressive strength is 2.0 Tonnes/sq cm
Compressive strength 6.3-7.1 Tonnes/sq cm
Compressive strength is 4.75-5.2 tonnes/sq cm
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May 2015 What is the difference between cast iron, wrought iron and steel?
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What is the cause of corrosion?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMACorrosion is an electrochemical process that actually causes some metal to be broken down. It commonly occurs to anode metals when they come into contact with an electrolyte (such as water), oxygen & a cathode(a substance which accepts electrons). A metal’s electrons will flow through the electrolyte and into the cathode, causing the item to wear away. If you add salt to the water the process of corrosion in your item will speed up substantially.
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May 2021 Give a detail account of factors influencing the rate of corrosion.
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May 2019 What do you understand by corrosion?
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May 2019 What are the factors that influence the rate of corrosion?
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May 2016
What are the factors which influence the rate of corrosion?
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May 2016
What are the causes and disadvantages of boiles corrosion?
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May 2015 What are the factors which influence the rate of corrosion?
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Dec 2015 What is the cause of corrosion?
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Distinguish between octane number and cetane number.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAS.no.
Octane number
Cetane numbers
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It measures the performance of fuel.
It measures the delay of the ignition of a fuel.
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Important for predicting the knocking of an engine.
Important for predicting the ignition of an engine.
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It is given for gasoline.
It is given for diesel.
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Octane rating is done considering the octane number of isooctane as 100.
Cetone rating is done considering the ignition of cetone.
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Dec 2016
Distinguish between octane number and cetane number?
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Write a short note on natural gas.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMANatural gas, colorless highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil and fossil fuel. Natural gas is used for electricity generation, heating and cooking & as a fuel for certain vehicles. It is important as a chemical feedstock in the manufacture of plastic. These gases are often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in reservoir. It often considered to be the gaseous phase of the crude oil & usually contains some light liquid such as propane and butane.
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Define viscosity. What is the effect of temperature on viscosity?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAViscosity:- It is quantity that shows resistance to path of fluids flow. Fluid’s resist the relative motion of immersed objects through them as well as to the motion of layers with various velocities within them. It is represented by ɳ. Viscosity of liquids decreases with increasing temperature. Increase in temperature reduces the cohesive forces between the molecules of liquid and hence the viscosity decrease with temperature.
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Name the various constituents of paint. Explain the functions of a drying oil.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAPigments:- Prime pigments to imparts color & opacity
Winder:- A polymer often referred to as resin, forming a motion to hold the pigment in place
Extender:- Larger pigment particles added to improve adhesion.
Solvent:- Either an organic solvent or water is used to reduce the viscosity of the paint for better application.
Additives:- used to modify the properties of the liquid paint or dry film.
Function of Drying oil:- The most important and unique function of oil paints is the thin coating of oil on each particle of pigment. The coating consists of a drying oil such as linseed or poppy oil. The oil dries through oxidation; a chemical reaction between the oxygen in the air and the oil, and through evaporation. -
What is a glass? What is the composition of glass?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAGlass is an amorphous solid. Glass does not have any crystalline structure. They usually are hard and brittle solids. Glass is the name given to any amorphous solid that displays a “glass transition” near its melting point. This is related to the glass transition temperature, which is the temperature where an amorphous solid becomes soft near its melting point or a liquid becomes brittle near its freezing point.
Composition of glass:-
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Limestone Or calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)-
May 2019 Define glass and give its chemical composition.
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Dec 2017
What is glass? Give composition and uses of glass.
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State and explain Pilling- Bedworth rule.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAThe Pilling-Bedworth ratio (P-B ratio), in terms of metal corrosion, is the ratio of elementary cell volume of metal oxide to the elementary cell. Volume of the equivalent metal where the oxide has been created. By using the P-B ratio, it can be determined if it is possible for the metal to undergo passivation in the presence of dry air building a protective oxide film. The metal oxide P-B ratio can be best described as the ratio of the metal oxide volume produced by the oxygen and metal reaction to the consumed value of metal. This can be further defined in the equation:
RPB = Voxide / Vmetal = (Moxide x Pmetal) / n x (Mmetal x Poxide)RPB = Ratio(Pilling-Bedworth)
M = Molecular or atomic mass
n = Metal atom per one oxide molecule
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May 2019 State and explain Pilling-Bedworth rule.
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Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAS. No
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting plastics
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It can be synthesised by the process called addition polymerisation.
It can be synthesised by condensation polymerisation.
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These have secondary bonds between molecular chains.
These have primary bonds between molecular chains and held together by strong cross links.
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These have low melting points.
These have high melting points.
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They have low tensile strength.
They have high tensile strength.
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They are low in molecular weight
They are high in molecular weight
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May 2019 Distinguish between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
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May 2019 Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
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Dec 2018 What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers?
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Dec 2018 What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers?
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Dec 2017
Difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics?
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May 2016
Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
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Dec 2016
Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic with example?
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May 2015 Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with example.
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Dec 2011 Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
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How is Nylon-66 synthesized from its monomers? Write its uses.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMANylon-66 is made or synthesised by acid and hexamethylene diamine. It is a condensation reaction. To make nylon 66 one doesn’t need a catalyst, but acids to catalyse the reaction, and one of the monomers is itself an acid.
REACTION
Uses of Nylon-66:-
1. It is waterproof in nature so it is used in swimwear.
2. It is light material so it is also used in parachutes.
3. It is also used in manufacturing airbags, carpets, ropes, etc.
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What are the characteristics of a good refractory material?
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMACharacteristics of a good refractory material
(1) Be infusible at the temperature to which it is liable to be exposed.
(2) Chemically inert towards corrosive action of gases, metallic liquid & slag.
(3) Resist the abrasive action of gases, flames, etc.
(4) Be able to withstand the overlying load of structures at the operating temperature
(5) No loss in size.
(6) Expand and contract uniformly, with temperature rise and fall respectively.-
May 2021 What is a refractory material?
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May 2018
What are the main characteristics of a good refractory?
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Dec 2018 What are the characteristics of a good refractory material?
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Dec 2018 What are the characteristics of a good refractory material?
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May 2016
What are refractories? Give characteristics of a good refractory material.
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May 2015 What are the characteristics of good refractory material?
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What are primary and secondary pollutants? Give two examples of each
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAPrimary pollutants:- It is an air pollutant emitted directly from sources.
For example: oxides of sulphur, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of carbon, etc.
Secondary pollutants:- It is not directly emitted as such but forms when other pollutants (primary) react in the atmosphere.
For example: ground-level ozone, smog and persistent organic pollutants (pops), etc. -
Section C
Attempt any 3 questions.
Q3. Name the important ores of copper. Describe the extraction of copper from its
main ore.Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMAThe main ores of copper ore chalcopyrite(CuFeS2), chalcocite(Cu2S), bornita(2Cu2S.CuSFeS), diganite(Cu9S5), cuprite(Cu2O).
Chalcopyrite(CuFeS2) is the main ore of copper which is also known as copper pyrites. It is converted to copper by different method from silicates, carbonate or sulphate ores. The ores typically contain low percentage of copper and have to be concentrated before refining (e.g. via froth flotation).
The Process:- the concentrated ore is heating strongly with silicon dioxide and air or oxygen in a furnace or series of furnaces.
-> The copper (II) ions in the chalcopyrite are reduced further to copper (I) sulphide which is reduced further to copper metal in the final stage.
-> The iron in the chalcopyrite ends up converted into an iron (II) silicate slag which is removed.
-> Most of the sulphur of the chalcopyrite turns into sulphur dioxide gas. This is used to make sulphur dioxide gas. This is used to make sulphuric acid via the contact process.
An overall equation for this series of steps is:-
2CuFeS2+2SiO2+4O2--------------------> Cu2S+ 2FeSiO3+3SO2The copper(I) sulphide produced is converted to copper with a final blast of air.
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Q4 (a) What are the theories of corrosion? Describe briefly the acid theory.
(b) What are the advantages of gaseous fuels over the solid fuels?
(c) What are anti-knock compounds? Give two examples.Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) The process of slowly eating away of the metal due to attack of the moisture & atmospheric gases on the surface of the metal resulting into formation of compound such as oxides, sulphides, carbonates, sulphates is called corrosion.
The phenomenon of corrosion can be described as

At anode:
Fe(s) undergoes oxidation to release electrons
Fe(s) → Fe2+(aq) + 2e-
At cathode:
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e- → 2H2O(e)
Electrons released at anode move to another metal & reduce oxygen in the presence of H+. It is available from H2CO3 formed from the dissolution of CO2 from air into water H+ in water may be available also through dissolution of other acidic oxides from the atmosphere.
Net reaction:
Fe(s) +2H+(aq)+1/2 O2(g) - → Fe2+(aq) + H2O(g)
Fe2+ again gets oxidised to form rust.
Fe(s) +2H+(aq)+1/2 O2(g) - → Fe2O3(s) + 4H+
(Rust)
Acid theory of corrosion:- Acid theory suggests that corrosion of metal(iron) is due to the presence of acid around it. According to this theory, iron is corroded by atmospheric CO2, moisture and oxygen. the corrosion products are the mixture of Fe(HCO3)2, Fe(OH)Co3 & Fe(OH)3. The chemical reaction suggested are given below:
Fe +2CO2+H2O+1/2O2 ----------------------> Fe(HCO3)2
2Fe(HCO3)2 +H2O + 1/2O2 -------------------> 2Fe(OH)CO3+ 2CO2+ 2H2O
2Fe(OH)CO3+ 2H2O---------------> 2Fe(OH)3+2CO2
(b) Advantages:-
(1) Gaseous fuel is easier to handle than solid fuels.
(2) Gaseous fuels can be transported easily through pipelines where as solid fuels cannot be transported in this way.
(3) Liquid and gaseous fuels do not leave any residue after burning.
(4) Gaseous fuel has higher calorific value than the solid fuel.
(5) Gaseous fuel produce little or no smoke, whereas most of the solid fuels burns with smoke.(c) Anti-knocking compound is that compound which is added to gasoline to eliminate knocking of engine. E.g. Pb(C2H5)4 is good antiknock. Alcohol, ferrocene, toluene, etc. are also anti-knocking agent.
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Q5 (a) What are super conductors? What are their types?
(b) What is a varnish? What are the characteristics of a good varnish?
(c) Explain the mechanism of thin film lubrication.Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) A superconductor is an element or metallic which when cooled below a certain threshold temperature, the material dramatically closes all electrical resistance. In principle, superconductor can allow electrical current to flow with any energy loss. The type of current is called a super current.
The threshold temperature below which a material transition into a super conductor state is designated as to which stands for critical temperature. Not all materials turn into super conductors & the materials that do each have their own value of Tc.Types of super conductors:-
Type I:- Super conductors acts as conductors at room temperature, but when cooled below Tc, the molecular motion with in the material reduces enough that the flow of current move unimpeded.
Type II:- superconductors are not particularly good conductors at room temperature, the transition to a super conductor state is more gradual than Type I superconductors. The mechanism and physical basis for this change in state is not at present, fully understood Type II superconductors are typically metallic compounds and alloys.(b) Varnish is a transparent, hard, protective finish or film. Primarily used in wood finishing but also for other material. Varnish is traditionally a combination of drying oil, a resin & a thinner or a solvent. Varnish finishes are usually glossy but may produce stain.
Characteristics:-
(1) It should dry rapidly.
(2) It should form a hard film on drying.
(3) It should be durable and weather resistant.
(4) It should not crack on drying.
(5) It should not hide the natural grace of the inner surface of timber.
(6) The color of varnish should not fade away with time.
(c) The film lubrication is transition region between elastohydrodynamic lubrication and boundary lubrication. A technique of relative optical interference intensity with the resolution of 0.5nm in vertical direction & 1.5µm in the horizontal direction is used in pure rolling process to measure the film thickness with different lubricants speeds, loads and substrate energy. -
Q6 (a) Give the preparation and uses of following polymers:
(i) PVC (ii) Teflon (iii) Buna-S
(b) What is air pollution? What are its main sources? How can we prevent it?Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) (i) PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride):- Vinyl chloride (monomer) and water are introduced into the reactor & a polymerization indicator, along with other additives. It is an endothermic reaction.
Uses:-
(1) It is used for making sewage pipes.
(2) It is used for manufacturing window & door frames.
(3) It is also used for cabling application as a wire insulator.(ii) Teflon:- It is plastic like substance which is produced by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene (CF2=CF2). It is formed when chloroform is treated with the hydrofluoric acid and antimony trifluoride.
HF/SbF3CHCl3---------------> CHF2Cl--------------------> CF2=CF2
n [CF2=CF2] -----------> --[--CF2-CF2---]—
Uses:-
(1) PTFE is usually used to coat in the non-stick frying pans as it has the ability to resist high temperature.
(2) It is used as a film interface.
(3) It is widely used in medical synthesis, test & many more medicines.(iii) Buna –S:- It is also known as styrene-butadiene. Buna-S is name derived from butadiene & Na- sodium/ natrium & S- styrene. It is derived from two monomers; styrene and butadiene.
[CH2=CH-CH=CH2]n + [CH3-CH2]m -----à -[-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-CH2-CH2]-
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Butadiene Styrene Buna S
Uses:-
(1) It is used for manufacture of passenger car tyres, motorcycle tyre, scooter tyre, etc.
(2) It is also used for manufacturing of conveyor belts, footwears & other goods, etc.
(b) Air pollution is a mixture of particles & gases that can reach harmful concentration both outside & indoors. Its effects can range from higher disease risks to rising temperature. Smoke, mold, soot, pollen, methane & carbon dioxide are just few examples of common pollutants.
Sources:- Four main types of sources
(i) Mobile sources; such as cars, buses, planes, trucks & trains.
(ii) Stationary sources: such as power plants, oil refineries, industrial facilities & factories.
(iii) Area sources: such as agricultural areas, cities & wood burning fire places.
(iv) Natural sources: such as wind blown, dust, wild fires & volcanoes.Prevention:
(i) Conserve energy at home, at work, everywhere.
(ii) Consider using the gas logs instead of wood.(iii) Reduce the use of private vehicles & use public transport instead.
(iv) Stop cutting the trees.
(v) Avoid burning leaves, trash and other material.
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Q7 (a) Calculate the gross calorific value of coal (using Dulong’s formula) having the
following percentage composition.
C = 80% , H = 7% , O = 3% , S = 3.5% , N = 2.1% , and Ash = 4.4%
(b) Explain addition and condensation polymerization with suitable example in
each case.
(c) Explain green house effect and global warming.Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA(a) GCV or HCV =1/100 [ 8080C + 34500(H-O/8)+22400s]
= 1/100[8080 x80 +34500 (7-3/8+ 22400 x3.5]
=1/100 [646400+228562.50+78400]
=1/100[953362.50]
= 9533.62 cal/kg(b) Addition polymerisation is addition of polymers. The repeating monomers units form a linear of structure depending on the type of monomer. During addition polymerization, the monomer rearranges themselves to form a new structure. But there is no loss of an atom or a molecule.
Like PVC polymerisation
nH2C=CHCl ---à [H2C-CHCl]n
Condensation polymerisation is that in which two monomer attached & there is loss of any small molecule during the polymerisation. (Small molecule like H2O, etc.)
0 0 0 0
n HO- C̎-R- C̎-OH + nH2N-R’-NH2 ---à -[-C̎-R- C̎-NR’H-NH-]n- +2H2O
(c) Global Warming:- Scientist interchange the term global warming with climate change. Although temperature rises in certain areas but the ocean current move the heat around in different parts of the globe. As a result of which some regions experience cooler climate and some experience warmer weather. Therefore, climate changes vary in different regions. Hence, the term climate change is generally used by scientists instead of global warming.
Earth surface has the ability to absorb almost 75% of the entire solar energy. This is responsible for the increase in temperature. However, part of the energy is given back to the atmosphere in the form of radiation. There are certain gases that have the ability to trap heat and restrict the heat from escaping from the atmosphere. These gases are called Greenhouse gases.Greenhouse effect:- It is a phenomenon by which the radiations comes from the sun is trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere by the greenhouse gases. There greenhouse gases are making layer or blanket around the earth’s surface and trapped by the blanket of greenhouse gases. The main greenhouse gases which cause global warming is Carbon dioxide(CO2), Ozone(O3), Chlorofluoro Carbons (CFC), Methane(CH4), etc.
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