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The methods NOT involved in concentration of ore are
A Liquation
B Leaching
C Electrolysis
D Hydraulic washing
E Froth floatation
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The concentration of ore involves separating valuable minerals from the gangue by methods like Hydraulic Washing, Froth Flotation, and Leaching. Electrolysis and Liquation are not used for this purpose.
Updated On: Mar 21, 2025
  • B, D and E only
  • $C , D$ and $E$ only
  • $A$ and $C$ only
  • B, D and C only
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The Correct Option is C

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Methods involved in concentration of one are
(i) Hydraulic Washing
(ii) Froth Flotation
(iii) Magnetic Separation
(iv) Leaching
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Methods involved in concentration of ore are:

  • (i) Hydraulic Washing
  • (ii) Froth Flotation
  • (iii) Magnetic Separation
  • (iv) Leaching

Thus, Liquation and Electrolysis are NOT typically involved in the concentration of ores. These methods are not commonly used to separate or purify ores. Therefore, the correct answer is A and C only, as they are the most effective methods for concentrating ores.

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Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

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 –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal