NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Froth-flotation method is best used for concentrated of which of the following ore?
Options
- AGalena
- BCassiterite
- CMagnetite
- DMalachite
Correct answer
A. Galena
Step-by-step solution
Here only Galena is P b S (a sulphide ore). Cassiterite is S n O 2 (oxide ore). Magnetite is F e 3 O 4 (Oxide ore) and Malachite is C u ( O H ) 2 . C u C O 3 (Carbonate ore). The froath floatation process is used to concentrate sulphide ores, based on preferential wetting properties with froating agent and water.