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The chemical reaction for this kind of heatless light happens when you mix multiple chemical compounds. When you combine two or more compounds, the atoms may rearrange themselves to form new compounds. Depending on the nature of these compounds, this chemical reaction will cause either a release of energy or absorption of energy.
You activate a glow stick is by bending, and then shaking it. When you bend it, a very fragile glass vial inside of it breaks and releases the chemical inside (hydrogen peroxide) to mix with the other substance (phenyl oxlate ester). When these are combined they go through a chemical reaction (oxidation), which makes a different, unstable chemical, called peroxyacid ester. This new unstable substance decomposes into a different compound, (phenol and a cyclic peroxy compound) and then to carbon dioxide. The energy caused by the decomposition makes the particles in the fluorescent dye move faster and this creates light. The color of the fluorescent dye determines what color the light will be. This process is called chemiluminescence.
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What makes a glowstick glow?
Chemical lightsticks glow by way of two chemicals; cyalume and hydrogen peroxide. Inside the glowstick is a thin glass tube; inside of that is a chemical known as hydrogen peroxide. Outside of this tube, there is a chemical known as cyalume. When a glowstick is "cracked", the glass tube is broken, and when a glowstick is shaken the two chemicals mix together. These chemicals also activate a die of whatever colour the glowstick may be (pink, white, orange, green, red, etc.), causing the stick to "glow".
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.
Does temperature effect the brightness of a glowstick?
Yes it is. If you put a activated glow stick in hot water the atoms in a glow stick will start to move around. The plastic will expand letting the atoms move. When the atoms move they create energy, energy equals bright light. If you were to put the activated glow stick in room temperature water it would not be as bright. The atoms will stay the same. If you were to put a activated glow stick in cold water the atoms won't move. They will huddle together. No movement means no energy which means no brightness. You are welcome :)
Does temperature affect glowsticks?
Yes, temperature can affect the brightness and duration of a glowstick. Warmer temperatures can cause the chemicals inside to react faster, resulting in a brighter but shorter glow, while colder temperatures can slow down the reaction, producing a dimmer but longer-lasting glow. Extremely low temperatures can even freeze the chemicals inside, rendering the glowstick temporarily inactive.
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 reactivate a glowstick?
yeah, just put the glowstick in the freezer, it wont glow as much but it lasts longer!
If one pours a glowstick into a bottle on water will the water glow?
no
What happen when you put a glow stick in the freezer?
the glowstick stops glowing
Where is the glow in early Poptropica?
It actually a glowstick, and it's found underground
Can you wear the glowstick in Poptropica and if yes how?
Yes, you can take out the glow stick. How you do it is you get out of the room you obtained it in and then go back in and your glow stick will be out .
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 makes a glowstick glow?
Chemical lightsticks glow by way of two chemicals; cyalume and hydrogen peroxide. Inside the glowstick is a thin glass tube; inside of that is a chemical known as hydrogen peroxide. Outside of this tube, there is a chemical known as cyalume. When a glowstick is "cracked", the glass tube is broken, and when a glowstick is shaken the two chemicals mix together. These chemicals also activate a die of whatever colour the glowstick may be (pink, white, orange, green, red, etc.), causing the stick to "glow".
Where do you find the glow sick in poptropica?
You find the glowstick hidden in the well of early poptropica.You must look harder!
How do you spell glowstic?
The spelling is variously one word (glowstick) or two (glow stick). There is no consistent dictionary form.
Where do i get the glowstick in Astro Knights?
the glow stick is for early poptropica and it is in the well in the old part of early poptropica on the far right
How do you get the glowstick to find the egg on poptropica?
go to the well and go up to the top level where you'll find the glow stick!
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.
