What makes the glow light products glow?
Chemical glow light products are all very similar. Each product is composed of a flexible outer casing typically made of plastic. Inside the casing are a chemical fluid and a fluorescent dye. Also inside the casing, floating in this fluid is a thin walled glass ampoule. The glass ampoule typically contains a hydrogen peroxide solution. The hydrogen peroxide mix is stored inside the glass ampoule in order to keep it from mixing with the rest of the liquid chemicals and starting the light producing reaction. When you are ready to activate the glow product, you gently bend the plastic casing until you hear the glass ampoule break or “snap”. This allows the two chemical solutions to mix and the glowing light begins. Gently shake in order to mix the chemicals thoroughly. For a more complete look at the chemical reactions involved and many more interesting facts, visit our Classroom Discussion page. 2. What is the history of Chemiluminescence and its importance? Chemiluminescence is the proc
