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Xanthate Noun Xanthates Noun (Plural)

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1. What is the primary industrial use of xanthates?

Food flavoring Mining froth flotation Solar panel production Textile dyeing

2. Which of the following is a common variant of xanthates used in industry?

Sodium xanthates Carbon xanthates Oxygen xanthates Iron xanthates

3. How is the word 'xanthate' correctly pronounced in English?

eks-an-THAYT ZAN-theyt ZAN-thah-tay eks-an-thay-TEE

4. What do xanthates do to metal ore particles in a water slurry?

Dissolve them completely Make them water-repellent Turn them to gas Make them heavier so they sink

5. Which of the following is the correct spelling?

zanthate xantate xanthate xanthait

6. What environmental hazard is associated with xanthates?

They deplete the ozone layer They are toxic to aquatic life They cause acid rain They are radioactive

7. What is the opposite chemical function of a xanthate in the mining process?

A frother A collector A depressant A catalyst

8. From which language and root does the word 'xanthates' originate?

Latin 'xanthus' Greek 'xanthos' French 'xanth' Arabic 'xanth'

9. What is the primary industrial use of a xanthate in mining?

To leach gold from dirt To act as a flotation collector for sulfide ores To blast rock apart To neutralize acid mine drainage

10. Is 'xanthate' a countable or uncountable noun?

Uncountable Countable Only a verb Only an adjective

11. In which syllable of 'xanthates' does the primary stress fall?

First syllable (ZAN) Second syllable (thayts) Both equally Neither

12. Which chemical is reacted with an alcohol and a base to form a xanthate?

Carbon monoxide Carbon disulfide Sulfuric acid Sodium cyanide

13. What does a xanthate do to ore particles during froth flotation?

Dissolves them completely Makes them hydrophobic Turns them into gas Makes them heavier

14. Which sentence uses 'xanthates' correctly?

I drank some xanthates for energy. The mine ordered a ton of xanthates. The flower smelled like xanthates. She xanthated the metal.

15. What distinct physical property do xanthates possess due to their sulfur content?

A sweet taste A strong, unpleasant smell A glowing effect A freezing cold temperature

16. From which language does the 'xanth-' part of 'xanthate' originate, and what does it mean?

Latin for 'acid' Greek for 'yellow' French for 'mineral' German for 'salt'

17. Which of the following is a common mistake regarding 'xanthate'?

Using it as a food additive Confusing it with xanthan gum Using it as a verb All of the above

18. With which biological chemical class should 'xanthates' NOT be confused?

Xanthines Xanthophylls Xanthomas Xanthan gum

19. How is the 'x' at the beginning of 'xanthates' pronounced?

As 'ks' As 'z' As 'sh' It is silent

20. Which everyday product is manufactured using a cellulose xanthate process?

Plastic bottles Aluminum foil Rayon clothing Synthetic rubber