A-level Chemistry/OCR (Salters)/Froth flotation

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Exam-style description of froth flotation[edit | edit source]

  • grains are given water repellent coating
  • air and detergent cause the solution to froth
  • ore grains are / metal is concentrated in the froth
  • ore grains are scooped off with the froth