Burning Rate Depends on Oxygen Concentration
Kinetics of the Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Permanganate
Kinetics of Oxidation of Iodide Ion by Peroxide
Reaction Rate Depends on Particle Size
Autocatalysis of Oxalate Ion With Permanganate
Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Explosions of Lycopodium and Other Powders
Old Nassau: The Landolt Reaction With Mercury Indicator
Catalytic Oxidation of Ammonia
Ignition of Hydrogen on a Platinum Catalyst
Slow Decolorization of Permanganate by Ethanol
Light Sticks
Description: Commercially available light sticks glow brightly upon activation. Glow intensity is dependent on their temperature.
Source: Shakhashiri, B. Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1983 Vol: 1 Page: 146
Keywords: Light sticks, Cold light, Chemiluminescence, Reaction rate, Kinetics, Temperature
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Burn hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Acute toxicity hazard – sealed contents
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable without guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- High reliability
- Time to results is medium
- Mild effects are seen by audience
Difficulty: Medium
- Some sequential manipulations
- Reaction or demo at non-standard conditions
- Simple procedures
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Thermal gloves recommended
- Absorbent materials on hand
Class: Kinetics
Division: General
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