M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Chemistry
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN CHEMISTRY
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A x 5 25)
Answer any five questions.
1. Outline the skeleton of an abstract of a research paper.
What is the significance of an abstract?
2. What are the preventive measures to be taken during the
construction of a laboratory to keep protective
environment? Explain.
3. Bring out the principle and applications of AAS.
4. Write briefly on the components of XP spectrophotometer.
5. How are the following journals abbreviated?
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Rasayan Journal of Chemistry
Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology
Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology
Canadian Journal of Chemistry
Sub. Code
7PCH1C1
AFS-0200
2
Sp 4
6. Write the principle and applications of CV.
7. Indicate the principle, components and applications of
EQCM.
8. Describe the different stages of project development.
Section B x 10 50)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
9. Describe the features of the following primary
sources
Journals
Patents
Periodicals
Or
Explain the following: Science citation index
and impact factor.
Comment on the popular websites in
chemistry.
10. Discuss the handling and working with the
hazardous, flammable and explosive chemicals.
Highlight the first aid methods for accidents due to
these chemicals.
Or
Give a detailed account on the safe storage
and disposal methods of waste chemicals.
Explain how the laboratory disposal of
explosives is recycled and reused.
11. Discuss the principle, instrumentation and
applications of UV-Visible double beam
spectrophotometer.
Or
AFS-0200
3
Sp 4
Write notes on
meta-stable peaks
finger print region
chemical shift
12. Explain the principle and applications of XRD and
SEM.
Or
Discuss the principle, instrumentation and
applications of DTA.
13. Discuss the tools and techniques for project
management.
Or
Give a detailed account on the time, cost, quality
and risk management of a project work.
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