-Names: Mya.G Noor.H Nikhil.K Conor.

G Section: 8-2

Spectral Color Conundrum

2 days [10 minutes the second day to finalize samples 1-5.]

Data Collection

Objective: To recreate the masterminds sample set, #s1-5, using trial and error, to figure out the correct ratios of
liquid volume for the spectral colors necessary to make each 20 mL sample.

Notes:
Document your groups trials T1-T5, and final samples, #s 1-5, below, by typing in the amounts [in mL] for each
spectral color used to make the sample, and inserting a PB image for the final color outcome.

The max volume for any sample is always 20 mL

The individual spectral colors are always whole amount of mL.
Cover test tube with thumb, flip, and shake to evenly distribute the colors.

#1 - 2 colors Ratio of colors 15-5

#2 - 3 colors Ratio of colors 10-7-3
#3 - 2 colors Ratio of colors 13-7
#4 - 3 colors Ratio of colors 9-7-4
#5 - 2 colors Ratio of colors 18-2

Test Tube Amount of each spectral Total amount of liquid Color Outcome
color used [mL] volume [mL] [PB image]

T1 15 red 5 yellow 20

T2 10 blue, 7 purple and 3 green 20

T3 13 green, 7 yellow 20

T4 9 blue , 7 yellow 4 purple 20

T5 18 Yellow 2 green 20

II. Analyze Results


1. Identify your groups final results for each sample, #s 1-5 below, by filling in each color [in bold] after the correct
ratio listed for that color needed to make the sample. *TBP = colors to be provided

Sample # of Ratio of Colors Groups Results Ratio of Colors Actual Value [*TBP]
# Colors Total = 20 mL Total = 20 mL

1 2 15 [ Red ] : 5 [ Yellow ] [ red ] [ yellow ]

2 3 10 [ blue ] : 7 [ purple ] : 3 [ green ] [ blue ] [ red ] [ green

3 2 13 [ green ] : 7 [ yellow ] [ blue ] [ yellow ]

4 3 9 [ blue ] : 7 [ yellow ] : 4 [ purple ] [ purple ] [ blue [

red]

5 2 18 [ yellow ] : 2 [ blue ] [ yellow ] [ green ]

2. What was your groups overall initial emotional reaction to this challenge?
MG: We liked the challenge, we thought the guess and see if your right aspect was fun. It was fun to see
if you were accurate.

3. How did your group choose to begin, as in, what was the groups initial step:
MG: We chose to begin by calibrating the colors together. One of us filled the beaker up to 80 mL, and
the others found 20 mL in a graduated cylinder, then we topped them off.

4. Based on the Ratios of Colors Actual Value provided by the teacher, how did your group measure up in terms of
accuracy? Support your response comparing your results with the results the teacher provided.
NH: Our group got 1 right, we were close on many of them, the colors were only a little off.

5. Based on your groups experience collecting the data, identify which sample[s] was the easiest for your group to
figure out and explain why.
NK: The easiest one for our group # 1, because there was only two colors, and the color in the front, was
very similar to ours. We also thought that it was just a lighter color of red, so we used yellow.

6. Based on your groups experience collecting the data, identify which sample[s] was the most difficult for your
group to figure out and explain why.
CG: The most difficult one was the #4 because it was hard to get a good balance between the lighter
colours and the darker colours.