Glow Stick Chemical Reaction

Glow Stick Chemical Reaction

Reactants

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Phenyl oxalate ester
• Dye

Is this a useful reaction?

Balanced Chemical Equation

• Glow sticks are mostly used for entertainment reasons but may also be relied upon for light during military, police, or fire operations

Products

What Type of Reaction is This?

• H202+C14H10O4+dye -->C6H2Cl3Oh+2CO2

• Carbon dioxide
• Trichlorophenol
• Fluorescent dye

• Decomposition

Endothermic or Exothermic?

• Exothermic reaction
• Energy is being released as light