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The reaction in a glow stick is exergonic because it releases energy in the form of light. The chemical reaction between the two chemicals in the glow stick results in the emission of light without requiring an external source of energy.
No, glow sticks cannot be reused as they contain a chemical reaction that is one-time use only.
Glow sticks contain chemicals that undergo a chemical reaction to produce light. This reaction has a limited lifespan, and once all the chemical components have reacted, the glow stick will no longer produce light. This is why glow sticks do not last forever.
Glow sticks best represent a chemical reaction known as chemiluminescence, where light is produced as a result of a chemical reaction without the need for heat.
No, radon is not used in glow sticks. Glow sticks typically contain chemicals that produce light through a chemical reaction, such as hydrogen peroxide and phenyl oxalate ester. Radon is a radioactive gas and not suitable for use in glow sticks.
Unfortunately, glow sticks cannot be relit once they have dimmed. Once the chemical reaction inside the glow stick has finished, it cannot be restarted.