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Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year 7

Digital sample of Matilda's newest publication, Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year, authored by Emma Craven and Aaron Elias. For more information visit www.matildaeducation.com.au or email Katrina Tucker, katrinatucker@matildaed.com.au

Digital sample of Matilda's newest publication, Good Science Victorian Curriculum Year, authored by Emma Craven and Aaron Elias. For more information visit www.matildaeducation.com.au or email Katrina Tucker, katrinatucker@matildaed.com.au

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INVESTIGATIONS<br />

Investigation 5.5<br />

Froth flotation<br />

KEY SKILL<br />

IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING<br />

RELEVANT RISKS<br />

Brainstorm with a partner to identify three possible<br />

hazards or risks that may be involved in this<br />

investigation. Suggest one way that each hazard<br />

or risk could be reduced.<br />

AIM<br />

To investigate the froth flotation process<br />

MATERIALS<br />

• kerosene<br />

• liquid detergent<br />

• mixture of 3 parts sand to 1 part iron filings<br />

• water<br />

• teaspoon<br />

• large test tube<br />

• rubber stopper<br />

20 min Level 1<br />

METHOD<br />

1 Pour one teaspoon of the sand and iron mixture into<br />

the test tube.<br />

2 Add water until the test tube is about half full, then<br />

insert the stopper and shake the test tube for 10<br />

seconds. Record your observations.<br />

3 Remove the stopper and add 3 drops of kerosene and<br />

7–8 drops of detergent. Insert the stopper and shake<br />

the test tube for another 10 seconds. Record your<br />

observations.<br />

QUESTIONS<br />

1 What did you observe in the test tube after you<br />

added the kerosene and detergent?<br />

2 Explain why the iron filings acted as they did.<br />

3 Suggest how froth flotation could be used in<br />

industrial separation.<br />

CONCLUSION<br />

Copy and complete:<br />

‘The results show that: (respond to the aim)’.<br />

KEROSENE IS A<br />

HAZARD. IT IS HIGHLY<br />

FLAMMABLE. NEVER<br />

USE IT NEAR MATCHES<br />

OR OPEN FLAME. NEVER<br />

INHALE OR INGEST IT.<br />

WASH YOUR HANDS<br />

IMMEDIATELY IF IT<br />

COMES INTO CONTACT<br />

WITH YOUR SKIN.<br />

158 GOOD SCIENCE VICTORIAN CURRICULUM 7

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