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Is neon used in glow sticks?

Yes, neon is not commonly used in glow sticks. Glow sticks typically contain hydrogen peroxide, a dye, and a chemical called phenyl oxalate ester, which all contribute to the chemical reaction that produces light. Neon gas is used in neon signs and lighting due to its bright glow when electrified.


Are glow sticks made with luminescent materials?

Yes, glow sticks are made with luminescent materials called phosphors. When the chemicals inside the glow stick mix together, the reaction produces light through a process called chemiluminescence.


Are neon lights made up of neon gases?

There is only one neon gas. It's name is neon. It is an element, and is on the periodic table of elements. It produces a red glow. There are other gases used in neon lights. Here they are along with their color of glow: Helium, peach glow. Argon, sky blue. Krypton, pale mauve. Xenon, pale violet. These colors combined with different colored glass make the neon signs you see every day be in all colors.


Why neon was given this name?

When discovered, it's properties in an electrical field were unique to anything discovered up to that time. So it was named "Neon", a "New" type of gas. Since then, we have discovered that a variety of gases have vivid color effects in an electrical field (which is why there are different colors of "neon" lights).


What are glow sticks made of?

Glow sticks are typically made of a plastic outer casing that contains a mixture of chemicals. The chemicals usually include hydrogen peroxide, a phenyl oxalate ester, and a fluorescent dye. When the glow stick is bent and cracked, the chemicals mix and create a chemical reaction that produces light.

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Is neon used in glow sticks?

Yes, neon is not commonly used in glow sticks. Glow sticks typically contain hydrogen peroxide, a dye, and a chemical called phenyl oxalate ester, which all contribute to the chemical reaction that produces light. Neon gas is used in neon signs and lighting due to its bright glow when electrified.


Do glow sticks contain urine?

No, but glowsticks contain phosphorus(an element), that is made from urine.


What items contain the element neon?

well that's a long answer but here's one from nature: STARS and one man made: LASERS i can make it longer later Hope i helped


When were glow sticks made?

June 1973


What is the element neon made out of?

The element neon is a pure element made of only neutrons, electrons, and protons.


When were glow sticks first made?

June 1973


Where are glow sticks manufactured?

Many are made in China.


Who made glow sticks?

a chemist Ed Chandaroess


What is the source element of neon?

Neon (Ne) is an element, element #10, and is not made up of other elements.


Does anyone have a home made recipe to make glow sticks?

There is a guide for homemade glow sticks on wikihow. They have two ways listed, and also a video if that would help you more. This should show you how to make some glow sticks!


Are glow sticks made with luminescent materials?

Yes, glow sticks are made with luminescent materials called phosphors. When the chemicals inside the glow stick mix together, the reaction produces light through a process called chemiluminescence.


Is neon able to be made?

Neon is an element you extract from the atmosphere.