A complex sulfide ore containing PbS, ZnS, and FeS is subjected to froth flotation. Sodium ethyl xanthate is used as a collector. Which metal sulfide will be preferentially concentrated in the froth?
ZnS
PbS
FeS
All equally
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Which of the following concentration methods is employed for Sulphide ores?
Froth Flotation
Magnetic Separation
Leaching
Gravity Separation
Which method is used for concentrating sulphide ores?
Froth flotation
Magnetic separation
Leaching
Gravity separation
Which method is MOST suitable for concentrating an ore containing cassiterite (SnO2) contaminated with wolframite (FeWO4)?
Froth flotation
Magnetic separation
Handpicking
Gravity separation
In the leaching of gold with cyanide, the role of oxygen is BEST described as:
Reducing agent, converting gold ions to metallic gold.
Complexing agent, directly forming a soluble gold complex.
Oxidizing agent, facilitating the formation of a soluble gold complex.
Catalyst, speeding up the dissolution process without being consumed.
A complex sulfide ore containing PbS, ZnS, and FeS is subjected to froth flotation. Sodium ethyl xanthate is used as a collector. Which metal sulfide will be preferentially concentrated in the froth?
ZnS
PbS
FeS
All equally
Leaching is a preferred method for concentrating ores rich in:
Aluminum
Iron
Zinc
Lead
Which among the following is a carbonate ore ?
Corundum
Copper glance
Siderite
Magnetite
Which among the following is an oxide ore of metal?
Zincite
Sphalerite
Calamine
Copper glance
Which of the following ores is concentrated using magnetic separation after roasting?
Bauxite
Copper pyrites
Galena
Cinnabar
The process of removing gangue from zinc blende by preferential wetting with pine oil and water is known as:
Leaching
Liquation
Froth flotation
Calcination