Which of the following is used as a stabilizer during the concen tration of sulphide ores?
Cresols are used as froth stabilizers in the concentration of sulfide ores by froth f lotation
The correct option is (C): Cresol
Creson and aniline are used as stabilizers.
Pine oil, fatty acid, and xanthates are used as collectors.
Method used for separation of mixture of products (B and C) obtained in the following reaction is: 
Which of the following best represents the temperature versus heat supplied graph for water, in the range of \(-20^\circ\text{C}\) to \(120^\circ\text{C}\)? 
Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore.
Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –