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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

Which one of the following statements is true about the froth flotation method?

  1. A Ores possessing magnetic properties can be concentrated in this process
  2. B The mineral particles become wet by water
  3. C The mineral particles become wet by oil
  4. D It is not possible to separate a mixture of two sulphide ores by adjusting proportion of oil to water
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(C) The mineral particles become wet by oil

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(a) This principle is valid for magnetic separation. (b) This principle is valid for gravity separation. (d) It is possible by froth flotation method. (c) So, option (c) is the correct principle associated with froth flotation method.