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What property is the method of froth floatation based on?

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Difference in magnetic property
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Difference in boiling points
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Difference in wettability
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Difference in density
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Solution

The correct option is C Difference in wettability
Concentration of ore is a process of removing gangue. There are various methods that can be employed for a particular ore depending on the nature of the ore and the impurities present in it.
(a) Difference in magnetic properties: Magnetic separation
(b) Difference in boiling points: Distillation
(c) Difference in wettability: Froth floatation
(d) Difference in density: Gravity separation

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