LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – CHEMISTRY
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
CH 4952 – NUCLEAR & SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
Date : 05/05/2008 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 1:00 – 4:00
PART – A
Answer ALL the questions 10 ´ 2 = 20
- Illustrate an improper axis?
- Give the lattice parameter of (a) orthorhombic (b) tetragonal crystal structures.
- Mention the coordination number in (a) TiO2 (b) CaF2
- What is Meisner effect?
- What are antiferromagnetic substances? Give one example.
- What are isotones? Give one example.
- What are mesons? How many types are there?
- How is 238U converted into 139Pu?
- Explain the use of radioisotope tracer in reaction mechanism with an example.
- Define a Curie.
PART – B
Answer any EIGHT questions 8 ´ 5 = 40
- Describe the operation of glide plane.
- Mention the information provided by single crystal analysis.
- Write a note on (SN)x compounds
- Write a note on piezoelectric materials.
- Write a note on NLO materials.
- Discuss the characteristics of binding energy curve.
- How are the positron emission and electron capture differentiated?
- Write a note on scintillation counters.
- Explain the principle and function of cyclotron.
- How is neutron activation analysis carried out? Mention its application.
- What is NQR? How is it useful in the study of structure of compounds?
- Write a note on graphite intercalation compounds.
PART – C
Answer any FOUR questions 4 ´ 10 = 40
- Discuss the structure of YCu2Ba3O7-x. What is BCS theory?
- Describe the following operation (a) inversion (b) reflection (c) screw axis.
- Discuss the photoelectrolysis of water using TiO2 and SrTiO3.
- Discuss the allowed and forbidden β – particle emission from the nucleus.
- Derive the binding energy expression from liquid drop model.
- Discuss the fission yield curve and energy involved in nuclear fission reactions.