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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