DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Chemistry) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(2008 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each question carries 20 marks.
20 100)
1. Explain briefly how land pollution affects our
eco system.
Define water quality. Write down the parameters
which determine the quality of water.
2. Give an account on general classification of
corrosion control methods.
Explain briefly the principle and applications of
electroforming.
Explain the principles of electroplating.
3. Give an account of
Fire retardant polymers
Conducting polymers and
Thermally stable polymers.
What is polymer? Explain its classification with
suitable examples.
What is meant by emulsion polymerization?
Explain.
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4. How are nanomaterials synthesised by solvothermal
method and combustion method?
Explain briefly how TG/DTA and DSC are used in
the characterisation of nanomaterials.
What are AFM and TEM? Explain their importance.

5. Explain briefly the calculation of standard deviation
and correlation coefficient by using computers.
Explain the importance of the following terms used
in Internet in detail
Band width
ISDN
http
WWW
html
Explain the terms ACS, RSC and VCH.
6. Explain briefly the bulk and suspension
polymerization.
Discuss briefly the principle and advantages of
electroless plating.
State any six hazardous materials and their ill
effects.
7. What is meant by pollution? How can we prevent
and control air pollution
Explain the following
Acid rain
Ozone hole
Green house effect
Explain briefly the importance of corrosion studies.
Discuss the basic aspects of corrosion.
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8. Explain the mechanism of free radical in
polymerization.
Discuss briefly on the methods of wastewater
treatment.
Write a note on colouring of anodizing aluminium.(4)