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They light up because of chemoluminescence. Basically, there's a chemical reaction going on, and one of the products of that reaction is energy in the form of light.
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What type of light do glow sticks react to?
Glow sticks are a chemical light.
What is the effect of temperature on glow sticks?
The warmer conditions the glow stick is in the brighter it will light up but for a short amount of time . However, on low temperature conditions the glow stick will light up for a longer time period but it will not light up as bright
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.
What type energy does glow sticks use?
Light Energy, Potential Energy, and possibly Heat Energy.
Why do glow sticks glow?
They glow so you can see in the dark and so they look cool!
What type of light do glow sticks react to?
Glow sticks are a chemical 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.
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.
What is the effect of temperature on glow sticks?
The warmer conditions the glow stick is in the brighter it will light up but for a short amount of time . However, on low temperature conditions the glow stick will light up for a longer time period but it will not light up as bright
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 do you make glow sticks?
plastic light
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
What are the light sticks called on the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth?
Try Glow sticks.
Does temperature affect the chemical reactions in glow sticks or light sticks?
Apparently if you put them in the freezer they will last longer and you can reuse them. tried it once it did light up again but not very brightly.
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.
Carry Glow Sticks for Safety?
Glow sticks aren't just for raves, nor are they just for kids on Halloween. Glow sticks can be a great safety asset when outside in any dark or dangerous condition. Many athletes use glow sticks to light their paths when running and to make them more visible to cars. Glow sticks can also be useful for roadside emergencies, for power outages, or in substitute of a flashlight. Glow sticks are inexpensive and can be purchased at most party stores and sports stores.
