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CHEM 101

Engineering Chemistry

MCA Semester 1 · SRM Coimbatore Campus, Coimbatore

Chemistry fundamentals for engineering applications including materials, polymers, and electrochemistry.

This Engineering Chemistry syllabus is mapped to the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) curriculum followed at SRM Coimbatore Campus (SCC), a autonomous institution in Coimbatore, accredited by AICTE & UGC. Students at SCC can use the unit-wise topics, PYQs and exam tips below to prepare for their Semester 1 CHEM 101 examination.

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2
Units
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8
Topics
4
Credits
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60h
Lecture hrs
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100
Max marks
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Overview
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Why it matters
Battery technology in EVs, corrosion prevention in structures, polymer design in plastics — all chemistry. This subject connects molecular science to real-world engineering products.
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Placement relevance
Relevant for core companies: Chemical, Petroleum, Materials Science. For CS students, understanding battery chemistry helps in IoT/hardware roles. Generally lower weightage in tech interviews.
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Prerequisites for
Materials Science · Nanotechnology · Environmental Engineering · Battery Technology
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Recommended books
Engineering Chemistry by Jain and Jain · A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry by Shashi Chawla
Curriculum — 2 Units
U1
Unit 1 · 4 Topics · 0% complete
Chemical Bonding
Key Formulae
Bond Order:Bond Order = (Bonding electrons - Antibonding electrons) / 2
Hybridization:sp³(109.5°), sp²(120°), sp(180°)
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonds
Molecular Structure
Hybridization
U2
Unit 2 · 4 Topics · 0% complete
Electrochemistry
Key Formulae
Nernst Equation:E = E° - (RT/nF)lnQ
Faraday's Law:m = (Q × M) / (n × F)
Batteries
Corrosion
Electroplating
Fuel Cells
Previous Year Questions
Unit 22023 · End Semester8 marks
Explain the working of a lithium-ion battery. Write the reactions at anode and cathode during charging and discharging.
Exam Strategy
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Focus on applications
Exams ask real-world applications: How batteries work, why iron rusts, how electroplating works. Connect theory to practical examples.
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Chemical equations must balance
Every reaction question requires balanced equations. Check: same number of atoms on both sides, charge balanced. Practice writing half-reactions for electrochemistry.