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What are Glow Sticks and What is the Chemical Reaction That Makes Them Light Up?
Whether you’re trick-or-treating on Halloween or dancing the night away, glow sticks provide a cool source of light. That light is made by a chemical reaction — a phenomenon known as chemiluminescence.