Other means of separation – Did you know?

Gold is naturally found in rocks. It can be separated using water and a pan. By shaking the mixture of rock and gold with water, the heavier gold sinks to the bottom, allowing the rock to be washed away, leaving the gold behind.

What natural element is found in small amounts in rocks?

How can gold be separated from rocks?

What happens to gold when you shake a mixture of rock and gold with water?

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

What can be done with the rock after the gold has sunk to the bottom?