Intro chem help Visible light spectrum? and energy of photon? help

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The discussion revolves around the visible light spectrum and the corresponding wavelength ranges for the colors ROYGBIV, with violet typically ranging from 380-450 nm and red from 620-750 nm. Participants express confusion over the energy of a photon, specifically one measured at 2.63 x 10^-19 J, and how to determine its color using Planck's constant. There is debate regarding the classification of wavelengths, such as 755 nm, which some argue should be categorized as infrared rather than red. References to external sources for accurate wavelength ranges are shared to clarify these points. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of color perception in relation to wavelength.
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on a visible spectrum scale what are the numbers for the colors of ROYGBIV? for example is violet 400-500nm and red is 700-800nm? how about the other colors?

If the energy of a photon is 2.63 x 10^-19 J, how can we tell what color this is? i was looking at this electromagnetic spectrum and it doesn't help me much.
http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/ALSTool/EMSpec/EMSpec2.html

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How people refer to color is somewhat subjective. However, I would probably call 755 nm light infrared rather than red.
 

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