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105. Chemistry
FIRST TERM:
Modern Periodic Table:
A general discussion of s.p.d. & f block elements with respect of
periodicity of properties on the basis of Atomic Radii
(Vander Waal's covalent, metallic & ionic),
lonization Enthalpy, Electron affinity, Electronegativity,
Scales or electronegativity, polarizing power of the cation (Ionic potential),
Polarizability of the anion, Metallic character,
Magnetic properties and colour, Non-stoichiometry.
Factors affecting these properties,
measurement and variation within a group and along a period. -5 lects
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Architect:
Conditions and energetics of the formation of ionic bond,
covalent bonds (Sigma, pi, delta & tau)
Valence bond theory and resonance,
Molecular orbital theory and Hybidization involving s.p.d. & f orbitals,
Metallic bond, Hydrogen bond,
vanderwall's forces (keesom forces, Debye forces and London forces)
Molecular Structure Determination Of the shapes covalent molecules
using Helferich rule,
Hybridization & VSEPR -5 lects.
Kinetic theory of gases.
Derivation of gas laws from kinetic equation Temperature of a gas,
Molecular velocity, Maxwell's law of distrbution Of molecular velocities,
Average velocity, Root mean square velocity
Mean free path, Deviation of real gases from the ideal gas laws,
critical phenomena, Law of corresponding states,
Liquefaction Of gases and its applications - 5 lects.
Colligative properties:
Diffusion and Osmosis Definition of Osmotic pressure,
Isotonic solution, Hypertonic solution,
Reverse Osmosis and its application in the desalination of brackish water,
lowering of vapour pressure,
Elevation of boiling point,
Depression of Freezing point and their uses in the
determination of molecular weights of non volatile solutes,
Abnormal molecular weights, calculation of degree of association
and Dissociation, ideal and Non-ideal solution. -5 lects.
Electrochemistry and Corrosion of metals and its prevention:
Galvanic cells, Eiectrode potentials, Nernst equation,
Galvanic series, Laws of Dry corrosion
(Parabolic law, Linear law and Logarithmic law),
Wet corrosion (Electrochemical theory of corrosion),
Types of corrosion (Drop corrosion, Crevice corrosion, Deposit corrosion,
Waterline corrosion, xray current corrosion, stress corrosion,
Filiform corrosion and Pitting,
Protective measures against corrosion by
(i) modifiication of environment
(ii) modification of the properties of the metal
(iii) use of protective coatings and
(iv) cathodic protection. -5 lects.
SECOND TERM:
Chemical Kinetics and catalysis:
Rate expression for first order and second order reactions,
Energy of Activation and a brief treatment of the theories of reaction rates
(Collision Theory and Absolute Reaction Rate Theory),
Catalysis and its applications in chemical industries -4 lects.
Fundamental Reaction and High Polymers:
Inductive effect and its use. to explain the trends in acidity
in organic molecules,
resonance and its application in explaining the orientation of substituents
in an aromation substitution
and in the relationship between color and constitution.
A brief discussion of reactive intermediates-carbonion,
carbonium ion and free radicals, SNI & SN2, El & E2 reaction.
Role of free radicals in chemical reactions and polymerizaiioh,
Mechanism of polymerization, Engineenng uses of polymeric materials,
theromop!astic and thermosetting resins, ion exchange resins,
Organic insulating and dielectric matenais, Diopolymers. - 8 lects
Ceramic Materials:
Materials used as ceramics, Requirements of a refractory,
Manufacture of refractories classificalion and properties of refractories,
selection of special refractories, Class. -4 lects.
Fuels:
Coal-classification and analysis,Petroleum Refining,
conversion of coal into gaseous fuels-producer gas and water gas,
analysis of Flue gas by Orsat Apparatus, Combustion calculations,
Nuclear fuels, solar power,
Explosives and Rocket Fuels Hydrogen as alternative fuel. -6 lects
Environment and its control:
Introduction, common pollutants in water,
causes of water pollution, BOD & COD,
methods used for making the polluted water reusable,
Eutrophication, Factors that cause air pollution,
common pollutants of air and their effect on the environment,
commonly used anti pollution measures,
A chemist's conception on the value of a tree. -4 lects.
Chemistry Practical
1 Determination of hydroxide & Carbonate alkalinity.
2. Determination of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
3. Determination of Total hardness by EDTA
4. Determination of the equivalent weight of a polybasic organic acid.
5. Determination of the surface tension of a liquid by Stalagmometer.
6. Determination of the viscosity of a liquid by Ostwald viscometer.
7. Determination of the viscosity of an oil sample by Redwood viscometer.
8. Determination of the flash point of transformer oil by Pensky Martem's apparatus.
9. Determination of PH values of solutions by PH meter.
10. Gas analysis by Orsat apparatus.
Texts / References
1. Elements of Physical Chemistry by S. Glasstone,
Affiliated East-West Press Pvt., Ltd.1 New Delhi
2. Physical. Chemistry by AJ. Mee,
Heinemann Educational Books Ltd., 15-16 Queen Street London.
3. Chemistry in Engineenng& Technology by J.C. Kuriacose & J. Rajaram
Tala Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd, Delhi.
Text References:
1. Practical Chemistry for Engineers by D.N. Pathak,
Naveen Prakashan Mandir, Zero Road Allahabad.
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