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A typical glow stick contains about 4-10 milliliters of a hydrogen peroxide solution and about 3-15 milliliters of a phenyl oxalate ester solvent. When the two substances mix upon activation, they create the chemical reaction that produces the glowing effect.

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How much liquid is in a glow stick?

A glow stick typically contains a combination of hydrogen peroxide, a fluorescent dye, and a solvent (usually dibutyl phthalate). The total volume of liquids in a glow stick is usually around 4-10 milliliters, but this can vary based on the size of the glow stick.


What happens when you snap a glow stick to make it glow?

When you snap a glow stick, a glass vial containing hydrogen peroxide inside the stick breaks, allowing it to mix with a solution containing phenyl oxalate ester and fluorescent dye. This chemical reaction produces light, causing the glow stick to illuminate in the dark.


Who created glow stick?

The person who invented the glow stick is Thomas Edison


Wheres the glow stick in early poptropica?

the glow stick is in the well ☺♥


What do you do with the glow stick on poptropica?

you get the glow stick in the left hand side of the corner in the tunnel


What is the name of the substance that makes a glow stick glow?

The substance that makes a glow stick glow is called a chemical dye or phosphor. This substance is contained within the plastic tube of the glow stick and reacts with other chemicals inside the stick to produce the glowing effect when activated.


Is breaking a glow stick a chemical or physical change?

It's a chemical change--there's a glass ampule in the glow stick. and it's got one chemical in it. Around it is another chemical. When you break the glow stick the two chemicals mix, and the glow happens.


What happens when you break a glow stick?

When you break a glow stick, a glass vial inside the stick containing hydrogen peroxide is broken, mixing with a solution containing a fluorescent dye. This causes a chemical reaction that produces light through a process called chemiluminescence, making the glow stick glow.


Which dark cave is the glow stick in on Early Poptropica?

The dark cave is not where the glow stick is, but rather where it is needed. The glow stick is down in the well in Early Poptropica village.


Is a glow stick endothermic or exothermic?

a glow stick can be a endothermic or exothermic reaction


What happens if you get a hole in a glow stick and it goes in your mouth?

If a glow stick breaks and the fluid gets in your mouth, it may cause irritation such as vomiting, coughing, or mouth irritation. It is important to rinse your mouth thoroughly and seek medical advice if necessary. The chemicals in glow sticks are not toxic but can be unpleasant if ingested.


How long does a glow stick glow?

Glow sticks can last over 4 days if you get the right ones. It usually depends on the colour and size of your glow stick. To make the glow stick last longer throw it in the fridge freezer to slow the chemical reaction down.