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The glow is caused by a chemical reaction.
This reaction is sort of like burning something, it can't be undone.
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What type of light do glow sticks react to?
Glow sticks are a chemical light.
Why do glow sticks glow?
They glow so you can see in the dark and so they look cool!
How do single use glow sticks work?
Disposable glow sticks utilize a chemical reaction to produce their familiar green glow. A glass capsule inside the plastic tube releases a phenyl oxalate solution into the surrounding hydrogen dioxide solution, and once they are mixed well, they react with each other and produce light energy. It is possible to manipulate the color of the glow stick depending on the chemicals used.
How do glow sticks capture light?
Glow sticks do not "capture" light. The light is produced by a chemical reaction. See the related link for a more in-depth discussion.
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.
What are glow sticks?
Inside a glow stick, there is a liquid chemical, which could be glowing only once.
What are inside glow sticks?
Inside a glow stick, there is a liquid chemical, which could be glowing only once.
Are glow sticks exothermic or endothermic glow sticks?
Glow sticks are exothermic.Exothermic is when heat/energy is released. And that is exactly what glow sticks do. but the energy being released is in the form of light.
Is phosphorus in glow sticks?
No, phosphorus is NOT in glow sticks. Phosphorus is way to dangerous to be put in glow sticks. While a glow stick does have phosphorescence (meaning glow after illumination), it does not have phosphorus.
How do I find wholesale bulk glow sticks?
Glow sticks are a great way to enertain children of all ages. You can find a bulk order of these glow sticks at the website windycitynovelties.com/Glow-Sticks.
What type of light do glow sticks react to?
Glow sticks are a chemical light.
What is some background information on glow sticks?
Glow sticks are fun to play with you just take them out of the package and then snap them until they glow. But if you break the glow sticks then they will get on your friends night gown that you borrowed and then they will glow too.
Do glow sticks glow forever once you make them glow?
No, glow sticks don't last forever. They have a limited life, and it will depend on the stick. Some last for a few minutes, and others last many hours. Size, construction, chemical composition and temperature will generally set the length of life.
Do you have glow sticks?
No
Do glow sticks have acid in them?
no acid is in glow sticks. Glow sticks usually have two chemicals that react with each other to create chemiluminescence, by giving off energy in the form of light
Are glow sticks waterproof?
Yes. Most brands of glow sticks are waterproof. Sometimes it depends on the color
How do glow sticks glow?
when the two chemicals mix together
