what are the reactive chemicals in glow sticks?

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2007-01-08 13:25:46 · 5 answers · asked by kimberly k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

hydrogen peroxide and phenyl oxalate ester

2007-01-08 13:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Look up "Cyalume". This was the original trade name used by Cyanamid, which invented the product in the 60's

2007-01-08 21:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Plasma! The electrons jump from atom to atom, causing the light that you see.

2007-01-08 21:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by finkelchicken 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

Neon!

2007-01-08 21:32:35 · answer #4 · answered by Trapped in a Box 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

firefly blood

2007-01-08 21:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Raymond 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋