Otros medios de separación – ¿Sabías que?

Gold is naturally found in small amounts within rocks. It can be separated from rocks using water and a container. By shaking the mixture, gold, being denser, sinks to the bottom, allowing the rocks to be removed, leaving the gold behind.

What natural occurrence is gold found in?

• In rivers

• In rocks

• In soil

• In plants

Describe the process of separating gold from rocks using water.

Why does gold sink to the bottom when mixed with water?

What happens to the rock after the gold is separated?

What remains after the separation process is complete?