How do glow sticks work?

How do glow sticks work?

Glow sticks contain chemicals separated by a barrier. Breaking the stick mixes them, initiating a chemical reaction (usually oxidation) that excites a fluorescent dye. As the dye returns to its normal state, it emits light.

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