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Which of the following statements is correct about the role of substances added in the froth floatation process?

(i) Collectors enhance the non-wettability of the mineral particles.

(ii) Collectors enhance the wettability of gangue particles.

(iii) By using depressants in the process two sulphide ores can be separated.

(iv) Froth stabilisers decrease wettability of gangue.

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The answer is the option (i, iii) To enhance the non-wettability of mineral particles as well as froth stabilisers, collectors like sodium ethyl xanthate are used.

For example, sodium cyanide acts as a depressant for zinc sulphide in the process of concentration of galena ore. Depressants can be used for the separation of two sulphide ores.

Froth stabilizers are used to stabilize the froth in the process.

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