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NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What occurs to the mineral and gangue particles in the Froth...
What occurs to the mineral and gangue particles in the Froth Floatation method concerning their wetting properties?
Options
- ABoth mineral and gangue particles become wet by oils
- BBoth mineral and gangue particles become wet by water
- CMineral particles become wet by oils, gangue particles by water
- DMineral particles become wet by water, gangue particles by oils
Correct answer
C. Mineral particles become wet by oils, gangue particles by water
Step-by-step solution
In the Froth Floatation method, mineral particles are wet by oils, while gangue particles are wet by water.