Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the role of the rotating paddle in froth floatation?

A. Enhances wettability of gangue particles
B. Stabilizes the froth
C. Draws in air causing frothing
D. Enhances non-wettability of the ore particles
Answer» D. Enhances non-wettability of the ore particles
2.

Which of the following are collectors used in the froth floatation process?

A. Aniline
B. Pine oil
C. Ethyl xanthate
D. Potassium ethyl xanthates
Answer» B. Pine oil
3.

What is the property of necessary for an ore to be concentrated by electrostatic separation?

A. The ore particles should be heavier than the gangue particles
B. The ore particles should be magnetic in nature
C. The ores should conduct electricity
D. It should be a sulphide ore
Answer» D. It should be a sulphide ore
4.

Where are the magnetic particles collected in concentration by electromagnetic separation?

A. Below the magnetic roller
B. Above the magnetic roller
C. Away from the magnetic roller
D. On the conveyer belt
Answer» B. Above the magnetic roller
5.

Which of the following cannot be concentrated by electromagnetic separation?

A. Chromite
B. Magnetite
C. Pyrolusite
D. Zinc blende
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following ores cannot be concentrated by hydraulic washing?

A. Haematite
B. Pyrolusite
C. Tinstone
D. Native ores of silver
Answer» C. Tinstone
7.

Ores obtained from the Earth s crust are always pure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following equipment is used for concentration by hydraulic washing?

A. Stamp mill
B. Ball mill
C. Wilfley tables
D. Magnetic roller
Answer» D. Magnetic roller
9.

Which of the cases is suitable for concentration by hand picking?

A. When either the ore or the impurities are magnetic
B. When the ore particles are heavier than the impurities
C. When the ores are good conductors of electricity
D. When the impurities can be distinguished from the ore by the naked eye
Answer» E.
10.

Concentration of ores is also known as ore-dressing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False