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Triboluminescence is an optical phenomenon when certain types of crystals are pulled, ripped, crunched, or rubbed they generate flashes of light.
The exact cause and mechanism of this phenomenon is still unknown.
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When was triboluminescence named?
triboluminescence was named in 750 BC!?
Is triboluminescence a physical or chemical property?
it is an chemical property by giving off the glow. Triboluminescence is an optical phenomenon, consequently is a physical property.
Why do wintergreen lifesavers make flashes of light?
Because of the triboluminescence.
What is the term used to describe the process in which light is produced by rubbing materials together?
Triboluminescence
What kind of lifesaver is triboluminescence?
the red one. ask javirous barnette or skylar ewards!
Why kind of life saver is an example of triboluminescence?
Wint-O-Green lifesavers. Bite one in the dark, it makes sparkles of light.
What chemical property cause substances to glow or become luminous when they are scratched and crushed or rubbed?
We will see light generated by triboluminescence, sometimes called fractoluminescence, when we see a substance glowing after it is scratched, crushed or rubbed. A link is provided to the related Wikipedia post, and you'll find that link below.
What does triboluminescene mean?
Triboluminescence is the release of light from a substance by frictional contact such as scratching or rubbing. It can sometimes happen when a jewel (such as a diamond or quartz) begins to glow when being rubbed.
What is tribroluminescence?
Triboluminescence is an optical phenomenon in which light is generated when material is pulled apart, ripped, scratched, crushed, or rubbed (see tribology) through the breaking of chemical bonds in the material.
What is a simple definition for these 8 different light sources and an example for each Incandescence Chemiluminescence Triboluminescence Electric discharge Florescence and 3 more B?
the 3 other ones are bioluminescence, phosphorescence and electroluminescence
What happens when you chomp on a wintergreen lifesaver candy?
The lifesaver sparks in your mouth If you take the lifesavers into a pitch-black room (a bathroom usually works the best) you can watch science in action. I find it works best with a friend because then you can share the feeling of amazement, but it also works if you are by yourself and look in the mirror. In the darkened room chew the lifesaver with your mouth open (chomping) and if you get the right crunch your friend or yourself will see sparks of blue lights making your mouth glow. The reason you see these sparks is because of an effect called triboluminescence. Triboluminescence is emission of light as a result of something being crushed or torn, in this case, crystalline sugars. When the candy is crushed electrons are released and these electrons collide with nitrogen molecules in the air, which causes a vibration that results in an ultraviolet spark. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=v As Told By A Woonsocket 7th Grade Teacher
What properties of minerals are considered special properties that apply to only a few minerals?
Those would be properties like magnetism, fluorescence, triboluminescence.
