Chemiluminescence: The Chemistry of Light
What makes a glow stick glow? And why doesn't it heat up from the light? The answer lies in the processes taking place during chemiluminescence.
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Runtime: 5 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Physics, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2013
- Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
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