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 />
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