4G curriculum (older)
For students clearing pending subjects of the 4G scheme (7-digit subject codes, e.g. 4341602). Students admitted under the current scheme study the 5G curriculum.
4300006 · Semester 2 · 4G scheme
Engineering Chemistry
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for 4300006. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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The whole syllabus, unit by unit, written for the exam.
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Step-by-step solutions to typical problems.
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Solutions
- Atomic Structure
- Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity
- Aufbau rule, electronic configuration of atom (up to atomic number 30)
- Chemical Bonding
- Molecular arrangement in solid, liquid and gases
- Solutions
Unit 2: Concepts of Electrochemistry
- Arrhenius theory of ionization
- Electronic concept of oxidation, reduction, and redox reactions
- Degree of ionization and factors affecting the degree of ionization
- Definition of pH, pH of acid, base
Unit 3: Corrosion of metals and its prevention
- Corrosion
- Wet or Electrochemical corrosion
- Galvanic corrosion mechanism
- Concentration cell corrosion
- Pitting corrosion, Waterline and Crevice corrosion
- Factors affecting the rate of corrosion
- Internal and External corrosion preventive measures
Unit 4: Fuels and Combustion
- Definition and Classification of fuels
- Characteristics of good fuel
- Comparison between solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels
- Theoretical calculation of HCV and LCV of fuel using Dulong's formula
- Solid fuels
- Liquid fuels
- Petrol and Diesel-fuel rating (Octane and Cetane numbers)
- Chemical composition, Calorific values, and Applications
Unit 5: Lubricants
- Lubricants and Lubrication
- Classification of lubricant with examples
- Mechanism of Lubrication
- Physical Properties of lubricants
- Chemical properties of lubricants
- Selection of lubricants for different types of Machinery
- Biodegradable lubricants
Unit 6: Polymers, Elastomers, and Insulating Materials
- Definition of Monomer, Polymer and Polymerization
- Classification of Polymers based on molecular structure
- Classification of polymers based on Monomer
- Classification of polymers based on thermal behavior
- Types of polymerizations
- Simple reactions involved in the preparation and their properties and application of thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Rubber
- Insulating Materials
Unit 7: Electrochemical Energy Sources
- Batteries
- Dry cell
- Lead-acid storage cell
- Nickel/Cadmium battery
- Fuel cells
About this course
Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Engineering Chemistry (4300006) - All, Semester 2