Which of the following statements about the froth flotation process is FALSE?
It is used for the concentration of sulfide ores.
The principle involved is the preferential wetting of ore particles by water.
Air bubbles are introduced to carry the mineral particles to the surface.
Froth stabilisers are used to stabilize the froth.
The statement is false. The principle involved in the froth flotation process is the preferential wetting of ore particles by oil or collectors, making them hydrophobic and preferentially attaching to air bubbles.