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If you're asking because of the sheer joy of learning, they're a mixture of a fluorescent dye, a phenyl oxalate ester, and hydrogen peroxide. There are any number of sites on the web that will give you the specific dyes that produce various colors if you're all that interested, just search for "glow stick chemicals". If you're wanting to make your own ... it is possible to buy the ingredients, but they're not all that easy to find (for example: the hydrogen peroxide used is around 30-35%, not the 3% you buy at the drugstore) and it's not necessarily going to be any cheaper in the long run than just buying the glow sticks.
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How do you make a glowstick last longer?
Put it in a refrigerator
How do you make glowsticks?
you can't make glowstick but you can find it in sharktooth island
What happens to the mass of a glowstick when it lights up?
The mass of a glowstick remains the same when it lights up. The glowstick undergoes a chemical reaction that produces light, but the total mass of the components inside the glowstick does not change.
Can you refreeze a glowstick?
No, it is not recommended to refreeze a glowstick. Freezing and thawing a glowstick can cause it to lose its effectiveness and may damage the chemical components inside. It is safer to dispose of the glowstick properly after use.
How do you get the glowstick in Poptropica?
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Can you reactivate a glowstick?
yeah, just put the glowstick in the freezer, it wont glow as much but it lasts longer!
What will happen if you put a glowstick in the freezer?
Putting a glowstick in the freezer will slow down the chemical reaction inside, causing it to dim or stop glowing temporarily. Once the glowstick returns to room temperature, it should glow normally again.
What two ingredients are in a glowstick?
The two main ingredients in a glowstick are hydrogen peroxide and a diphenyl oxalate derivative. When the glowstick is activated, the hydrogen peroxide reacts with the diphenyl oxalate derivative, producing light.
Is that poison inside of a glowstick?
Yes, the liquid inside a glowstick is typically a combination of hydrogen peroxide and a phenyl oxalate ester. While these chemicals are not considered toxic, it is still advisable to avoid ingesting or coming into direct contact with the contents of a glowstick.
Why is a glowstick a chemical change?
A glowstick undergoes a chemical change when the chemicals inside mix, leading to a reaction that produces light. This change cannot be reversed, as the reaction permanently alters the composition of the chemicals inside the glowstick to create the glowing effect.
If a glowstick has stopped glowing can you make it glow again?
No. It's a one-shot chemical reaction, much like striking a match.
How do you turn off a glowstick?
To turn off a glowstick, simply snap and bend it until the contents inside the stick are fully mixed. Once the chemical reaction is complete, the glowstick will stop producing light. If you want to stop the chemical reaction immediately, you can submerge the glowstick in a bowl of hot water.
