Names: Ethan, Ari, Elon, Erica Section: 8-1

Spectral Color Conundrum

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

Materials [insert image]

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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 (red)

#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 20
5 yellow

T2 10 blue 20
7 purple
3 green

T3 Try 2 13 blue 7 yellow 20

correct

Top:Correct
Bottom Wrong
Try1 13 green 7 yellow
wrong

T4 9 purple 20
7 Blue
4 Red

T5 18 Yellow 20
2 Green
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 [Blue] : 7 [Yellow] [Blue] [Yellow]

4 3 9 [Purple] : 7 [Blue] : 4 [Red] [Purple] [Blue] [Red]

5 2 18 [Yellow] : 2 [Green] [Yellow] [Blue]

2. What was your groups overall initial emotional reaction to this challenge?
Ethan- It was confusion and overwhelmed, but once we knew what was happening it was enjoyable and
easy.

3. How did your group choose to begin, as in, what was the groups initial step?
Ethan-Our initial step was to work together on the first one and then when we had a better
understanding we branched off and worked individually for maximum productivity.
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. Elon.S- We did
well in terms of accuracy because we only had one mistake. We did 13 green and 7 yellow which was
wrong; the correct answer was 13 blue and 7 yellow.

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.
Erica: The easiest samples for our group to figure out were samples 1 and 5, because they only involved
two colors that could be easily guessed. Our previous knowledge of colors allowed us to complete this;
a larger amount of red and a small amount of yellow creates a light red/orange-red color, and a larger
amount of yellow and a small amount of green creates a light yellow-green color.

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.
Ari: Two, because you couldnt right away figure out the color ratio with it being a dull color and it
involved three colors.