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WorksheetsMaking Your Own Paint Quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT a material needed to make the paint in this project?
Mica powder
Liquid Arabic gum
Baking soda
Digital scale
What is the first step you should do before measuring any ingredients on the digital scale?
Add mica powder
Zero out the scale
Mix the ingredients
Label the container
How much mica powder should you add to the container according to the instructions?
0.5 g
1 g
2 g
1.5 g
After adding the mica powder, what should you do next?
Add water
Flatten it out with a spoon
Mix with a toothpick
Add food coloring
What is the purpose of tapping the container against the counter after mixing the paint?
To mix the ingredients more
To remove bubbles from the mixture
To dry the paint faster
To add more air
Why is it important to let the powder and Arabic gum sit for about 10 minutes before mixing?
To allow the mixture to cool down
To let the ingredients react and combine better
To evaporate excess liquid
To make the color brighter
If you accidentally add 2 g of mica powder instead of 1 g, what should you do to maintain the correct ratio with Arabic gum?
Add more Arabic gum proportionally
Add water to dilute
Remove some mica powder
Mix as is
What is the scientific term used to describe the clumping that occurs when mixing mica powder and Arabic gum?
Newtonian fluid
Non-newtonian fluid
Viscosity
Emulsion
Suppose after 48 hours, your paint is still not dry. What could be a possible reason for this, based on the procedure?
Too much mica powder was used
The mixture was not flattened properly, trapping moisture
The container was not labeled
The scale was not zeroed
