Lo2: Explain separation via filtration
Experiment:
- Cotton balls
- Plastic bottle
- Paper towel
- Fabric/cloth
- String
- Plastic cups
Step 1: We made our plan then discuss it in our group. First, we got our equipment and we only have to use the equipment given by the teacher
Step 2: We cut the top of the plastic bottle
Step 3: We cut the cloth in half
Step 4: We Put the paper towel and the cotton ball together and repeated it seven times
Step 5: Then we put the cloth at the top of the plastic cup.
Step 6: We put it also at the opening of the plastic bottle
Step 7: We Tied them together with a string
Step 8: Then we put the cup of muddy water in
Step 9: Then we wait
Some photos and videos:
Step 6: We put it also at the opening of the plastic bottle
Step 7: We Tied them together with a string
Step 8: Then we put the cup of muddy water in
Step 9: Then we wait
Some photos and videos:
Observation/Conclusion:
Our water filtration design worked pretty well, it went pretty clear, it also doesn't have any big dirt bits in it.
The colour of our water is almost clear, although there is still a small amount of yellowish stuff on the purified water by 3%.
The materials we used such as the cloth, the paper towel, the cotton balls and the