alleryWhy is ore ground before froth flotation?
ACreate a chemical flux
BOxidize the sulfide ore
CFree mineral from gangue
DEvaporate metal from ore
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Free mineral from gangue
Grinding helps free individual mineral particles from the gangue.
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