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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.


Do you put glow in the dark sticks in the dark or leave it in the light?

Glow sticks will show up better if you put them in the dark instead of leaving them in the light. Glow sticks are activated by breaking the tube inside and shaking them.


How do you make glow sticks?

plastic light


What type of light do glow sticks react to?

Glow sticks react to chemical light, which involves a chemical reaction between two substances inside the stick. This reaction produces light without needing an external energy source like electricity.


Why don't glow sticks last forever?

Glow sticks contain chemicals that undergo a chemical reaction to produce light. This reaction has a limited lifespan, and once all the chemical components have reacted, the glow stick will no longer produce light. This is why glow sticks do not last forever.


How can I recharge glow sticks?

To recharge glow sticks, expose them to a bright light source for a few hours. This will help the chemicals inside the glow sticks to become activated again, allowing them to glow brightly once more.


Do glow sticks have acid in them?

No, glow sticks do not contain acid. The chemical reaction that produces light in a glow stick typically involves hydrogen peroxide and a phenyl oxalate ester. When these compounds mix together, they produce light through a process called chemiluminescence.


What are the light sticks called on the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth?

Try Glow sticks.


Why do glow sticks emit light?

Glow sticks emit light through a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence. Inside the stick, two chemicals are mixed together, causing them to react and produce light without generating heat. This reaction creates the glowing effect that we see in glow sticks.


Is the element radon used in glow sticks?

No, radon is not used in glow sticks. Glow sticks typically contain chemicals that produce light through a chemical reaction, such as hydrogen peroxide and phenyl oxalate ester. Radon is a radioactive gas and not suitable for use in glow sticks.


Where do you get the light sticks in aqw?

from glow worms in Dwarfhold Mt.


For what purposes are glow sticks used?

Glow sticks are used for many purposes and are widely used by military forces as a light source and light markers. They are made of waterproof materials which are less expensive.