What property is the method of froth floatation based on?
A
Difference in magnetic property
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B
Difference in boiling points
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C
Difference in wettability
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D
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