Name: ________ Class: _________
Cleaning Dirty
Water
First try out the simulation
https://virtualkidslab.basf.com/
Aim: To clean dirty water (water mixed with confetti, sand
and ink)
List the Materials and apparatus required:
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Method:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Put these steps in order and fill in the correct word/s
Filter out the charcoal by passing mixture through
__________ (sieve, filter paper in filter funnel).
Use a filter paper in a funnel to filter out the ___________
(confetti, sand, ink, charcoal).
Use a sieve to filter out the ____________ (confetti, sand,
ink, charcoal).
Add charcoal to the water.
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Diagram
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Results (Describe what was observed at each step)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Conclusion
Filtration is a technique which can be used to separate solids
from liquids.
Question
How does activated charcoal remove the ink?
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