In a science lab, three researchers - Ava, Emily, and William - are conducting experiments using three colored liquids: red, blue, and green. They store these liquids in separate beakers labeled with their respective colors. Ava accidentally spills some of the red liquid onto the floor and decides to replace it by mixing equal parts of blue and green liquids, creating a new red liquid. She then leaves the lab without telling anyone. When Emily and William return, what do they believe about the contents of the beakers, and how does Ava's action affect their understanding? Respond very briefly.
When Emily and William return to the lab, they will likely believe that the beakers contain the liquids corresponding to their labels: one with red liquid, one with blue, and one with green. Since they have no information about Ava's accident or her subsequent action, they would assume that the red liquid in the beaker is the original red liquid, not a mixture.

Ava's action affects their understanding by introducing misinformation. Because Ava mixed blue and green liquids to create a new red liquid and replaced the spilled original red liquid with this mixture without marking the change, Emily and William's perceptions of the experimental conditions are now based on incorrect assumptions. This could potentially compromise the results of their experiments, as they might use the mixed red liquid for tests that require the properties of the original red liquid, leading to invalid results or conclusions.