Which principle is involved in froth flotation?

  • A
    Magnetic separation
  • B
    Preferential wetting of ore by oil
  • C
    Preferential wetting of ore by water
  • D
    Gravity separation

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Given below are two statements :-
Statement $I$: In froth floatation method,a rotating paddle agitates the mixture to draw air into it.
Statement $II$: Iron pyrites are generally avoided for the extraction of iron due to environmental reasons.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below :-

The correct statements regarding the froth floatation method in metallurgy are:
$I$. Used for the purification of sulphide ores
$II$. Used for the roasting of sulphide ores
$III$. It is based on the relative densities of gangue and ore particles
$IV$. It is based on the difference in the wetting properties of gangue and ore particles in frothing agent and water

In the froth floatation process for the purification of ores,the ore particles float because

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